AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSlavery Law Repeal in France: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the 1685 Code Noir (“Black Code”), the colonial decree that treated enslaved people as property—an overdue legal cleanup that now heads to the Senate. Macron on Guyana Sovereignty: On Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary, President Emmanuel Macron sent a letter reaffirming France’s support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid the Essequibo dispute at the ICJ, highlighting cooperation in the Guiana Shield and noting French Armed Forces participation in French Guiana events. Deepwater Port Push (Guyana/France): A French editorial and a Guyana report say France is urging President Irfaan Ali to fast-track a deepwater port project—raising questions locally about who benefits most, especially given connectivity limits. Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement to sell one-ticket itineraries across English- and French-speaking Caribbean routes, including Guyana and French Guiana, with baggage checked through. Kourou Space Investment: PLD Space announced a €35m investment to expand its Guiana Space Centre launch complex in Kourou, with €13m earmarked for French Guiana-based firms.
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