AGP Executive Report

Sailing Spotlight: Collingwood resident Scott Shawyer is inviting locals to tour his rare foiling IMOCA 60, Emira IV, as he trains for the Vendée Globe 2028 and plans a Route du Rhum solo run from France to Guadeloupe this November. Guadeloupe in the Mix (Surf): The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation will air the 2026 Fiji Surf Pro live from Cloudbreak (June 6–14), with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Football Transfers (Guadeloupe): Celtic, Auxerre and Millwall are all linked with Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte of Rodez, after his Ligue 2 breakout (14 goals) and a contract running to 2028. Sports & Culture (Travel): Liat Air launches the first direct Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay flights on July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Film: Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” lands as Pathé’s next big historical epic, premiering with strong early buzz. Justice & History: France moves to repeal the Code Noir, a major step in formally removing a colonial slavery law still on the books.

Guadeloupe in the spotlight (sports): Antoine Martin, the Guadeloupe windsurfing star, is set to compete in the 2026 Fiji Surf Pro, with the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation planning live coverage across Fiji and the Pacific from June 6–14, including seeding (June 9), qualifying (June 10) and finals (June 11) at Cloudbreak. Football transfers (Guadeloupe talent): Celtic are linked with Rodez winger Taïryk Arconte, the Abymes-born forward on 14-goal form, as Scottish clubs weigh summer moves while Celtic manager Martin O’Neill agrees to stay for another year amid a major squad overhaul. More Guadeloupe transfer buzz: CSKA winger Mathias Phaeton is reportedly nearing a move to Turkey, with Bursaspor said to have made an offer. Culture & film: Pathé’s big historical epic “De Gaulle: Résistance,” directed by Antonin Baudry, lands in French theaters after a Cannes premiere. Travel for music fans: Liat Air launches the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay starting July 14, timed for Reggae Sumfest. History & justice: France moves toward repealing the Code Noir, a long-standing colonial slavery law that still sat on the books.

Guadeloupe Football Buzz: Rodez striker Taïryk Arconte (22) is turning heads after a Ligue 2 breakout (14 goals, four assists). Reports say AJ Auxerre, English Championship side Millwall, and Celtic are all tracking the Guadeloupe international, who has two years left on his contract. More Transfer Talk: Another Guadeloupe winger, Mathias Phaeton (26), is reportedly close to a move to Turkey—Bursaspor has made an offer to CSKA, where he’s been rated and tied to a deal until 2027. Cinema Spotlight: Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” lands as Pathé’s next big historical epic, premiering at Cannes and aiming to be a major French summer hit. Travel & Music Link: Liat Air launches the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay on July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Sports on TV: Fiji Surf Pro will be broadcast live by FBC from Cloudbreak, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Culture & History: France moves toward repealing the Code Noir, a key step in formally removing the 1685 slavery decree from law.

Guadeloupe Football Buzz: Celtic are reportedly eyeing Rodez winger Taïryk Arconte, a 22-year-old Guadeloupe international with 14 goals and four assists for Rodez last season; he’s said to be on the radar alongside Auxerre and Millwall, with two years left on his contract. Transfer Watch: Another Guadeloupe name, Mathias Phaeton, is “on the verge” of a move to Turkey—Bursaspor is said to have made an offer to CSKA for the 26-year-old winger. Cinema & Culture: Antonin Baudry’s big-budget French epic “De Gaulle: Résistance” hits theaters in France, premiering at Cannes and praised for its scale and Simon Abkarian’s performance. Travel for Music Fans: Liat Air launches the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay starting July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Surf Spotlight: Fiji Surf Pro will be broadcast live by FBC from Cloudbreak June 6–14, featuring Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. History & Law: France moves to formally repeal the Code Noir, a major symbolic step after MPs voted unanimously to erase the 1685 slavery decree from the law.

Cinema & Culture: Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” lands in French theaters, a Cannes-reviewed, big-budget Pathé epic starring Simon Abkarian as De Gaulle, with a strong early box-office start and a summer release pipeline. Travel for Music Fans: Liat Air launches the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay on July 14—timed for Reggae Sumfest—making a one-flight Jamaica trip far easier for Guadeloupeans. Surf Spotlight: Fiji Surf Pro coverage ramps up as FBC will broadcast the June 6–14 event live from Cloudbreak, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Sports & Regional Pride: Saint Lucia gears up for a rugby weekend test against Jamaica, while Haiti prepares for its World Cup return—still facing major home-soil obstacles. Justice & History: France moves to repeal the Code Noir, a symbolic but historic step after MPs voted unanimously to remove the slavery edict from law. Local Arts & Identity: A Martinique feature highlights Guadeloupean artists 1T1 and Theomaa drawing sold-out Paris energy to the island—fueling debates about access and fairness across the French Caribbean.

New Direct Route: Liat Air is launching the first-ever nonstop flights between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) starting July 14—twice weekly on Tuesdays/Saturdays, with returns on Wednesdays/Sundays—timed perfectly ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Surf & Spotlight: Fiji Broadcasting Corporation will air the 2026 Fiji Surf Pro live from Cloudbreak (June 6–14), with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Sailing Tech & Local Pride: B&G has joined Team Francesca Clapcich as an official supplier for her 2028 Vendée Globe campaign, while Gitana Team’s new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild completes its first full-flight runs ahead of the Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe. Sports Calendar: Saint Lucia hosts Jamaica in a Tier 3 rugby test this Saturday, with a Saint Lucia U19 clash vs Martinique also on the card. Culture & Film: Wil Aime’s thriller “Who” is in theaters across France and beyond, inspired by “Attack on Titan,” with AfroCannes spotlighting Black cinema. Justice in France: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, a symbolic step after slavery abolition in 1848.

New Route for Music Fans: Liat Air is launching the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) starting July 14—twice weekly on Tuesdays/Saturdays outbound and Wednesdays/Sundays back—timed perfectly ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Sailing & Local Pride: B&G has joined Team Francesca Clapcich as an official supplier for her 2028 Vendée Globe push, while Gitana’s new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has completed its first full-flight runs as Route du Rhum preparations ramp up. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight: Antoine Martin of Guadeloupe is among the featured competitors as the Fiji Surf Pro gets live broadcast coverage from Cloudbreak (June 6–14). Culture & Justice: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, a major symbolic step in confronting slavery’s legal legacy across Caribbean colonies including Guadeloupe. Film Buzz: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is now in theaters in France and beyond, inspired by “Attack on Titan.”

Surf & Sports TV: The Fiji Surf Pro returns to Cloudbreak with live coverage from June 6–14, including seeding (June 9), qualifying (June 10) and finals (June 11, weather permitting). Guadeloupe Spotlight: Antoine Martin (World No.3) of Guadeloupe is among the headline competitors, with other top names from Hawaii and the UK also set to battle. Culture & Film: Guadeloupe creator Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller Who is in theaters across France and beyond, inspired by Attack on Titan and built around a high-tension “real monster” mystery. History & Identity: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, a major symbolic step after the law’s slavery provisions stayed on the books for centuries. Regional Justice Training: OHADAC and CARO launch arbitration and ADR training across the Eastern Caribbean on June 10, including Guadeloupe and Martinique. Rugby Weekend: Saint Lucia hosts Jamaica in a Tier 3 test on Saturday, with an Under-19 clash against Martinique also on the card.

Surf & Sports Spotlight: The Fiji Surf Pro returns to Cloudbreak with live Pacific coverage from June 6–14, featuring top names including Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin, plus big finals expected with 20+ foot waves. Culture & Law: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, the 1685 slavery decree that treated enslaved Black people as property—an important symbolic step, though Senate approval is still needed. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight: Guadeloupe-born filmmaker Wil Aime is releasing his self-funded thriller “Who,” inspired by “Attack on Titan,” now in theaters across France and select territories. Regional Arts & Community: From Guadeloupe to Halifax, Elodie Postel is expanding SOS Archis to help internationally trained professionals find work in their field. Local Pride in Motion: Saint Lucia’s rugby weekend includes a Tier 3 test vs Jamaica, with Saint Lucia’s academy also taking on Martinique U-19. Sports Achievement: Guadeloupe’s Melanie Roland won the NCAA D-II 400m title, turning last year’s frustration into a champion’s mindset.

Guadeloupe & Caribbean Justice Training: The OHADAC–CARO Regional Arbitration Centre, with the OECS, will officially launch “OHADAC–CARO training Programmes” on June 10 in the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to strengthen arbitration, mediation and ADR skills across Saint Lucia, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—part of a wider push for more predictable access to economic justice. Football & Identity: A look back at how Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal helped mainstream African players in the Premier League, from key starters in the Invincibles era to the club’s African signings that reshaped global football culture. World Cup Venues: A guide to 16 stadiums for the 2026 World Cup, spotlighting Vancouver’s BC Place and its distinctive retractable roof. Martinique Arts & Tension: A cultural report on Martinique’s “France/là-bas” feeling, sparked by Guadeloupean artists 1T1 and Theomaa drawing big local excitement. Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucia rugby gears up for a weekend test against Jamaica, while Haiti prepares for its 2026 World Cup return—despite the ongoing home-soil ban. Film & Local Creators: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” hits theaters in France and beyond, inspired by “Attack on Titan.” Sailing & Racing: Preparations continue for the Vendée Arctique and for Gitana’s new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild after its first full-flight runs. Community & Talent: From Guadeloupe to Halifax, Elodie Postel’s SOS Archis expands community-building for internationally trained professionals.

Regional Justice & Business Access: The OHADAC–CARO Regional Arbitration Centre launches June 10 in the Eastern Caribbean, with training on arbitration, mediation and ADR aimed at making cross-border business disputes more predictable and accessible, including for Guadeloupe and Martinique. Guadeloupe Spotlight in French Politics: French MPs voted to repeal the old Code Noir-era royal edicts on the legal status of Black people in former colonies, a symbolic win backed by Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin. Music & Culture Across Islands: Guadeloupean artists 1T1 and Theomaa are set to perform in Martinique, highlighting how island fans still feel shut out from mainland France shows. Film Industry Buzz: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is on theatrical release in France and beyond, with inspiration drawn from “Attack on Titan.” Sports & Local Pride: Saint Lucia rugby faces Jamaica in a weekend test, while Guadeloupe’s Melanie Roland wins the NCAA D-II 400m national title. Sailing & Training: Gitana Team’s new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild completes first full-flight runs as preparations intensify for Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe. Artistic Swimming: Team Jamaica’s artistic swimming program celebrates a medal haul at the Coral Springs Invitational, with Guadeloupe among participating delegations. Road Safety + SXM Drag Race: Saint Martin’s SXM Drag Race returns with a Road Safety Village featuring interactive prevention workshops.

World Cup 2026 Sports Travel: Vancouver’s BC Place (54,000 capacity) is set to host multiple matches, including Canada’s group games, with its cable-supported retractable roof a standout feature—though reports suggest it may stay closed during the tournament. Caribbean Football Spotlight: Haiti’s return to the World Cup after 52 years comes with major hurdles, including the inability to play home matches on home soil due to ongoing conflict, forcing games far away. Rugby Weekend in the Region: Saint Lucia’s senior men face Jamaica in a Tier 3 Test at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds on May 30, with an Under-19 clash against Martinique also on the agenda. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight: Melanie Roland, from Guadeloupe, won the NCAA D-II 400-meter national title, turning last year’s frustration into a champion mindset. Film & Culture: Guadeloupean creator Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is now on theatrical release in France and beyond, inspired by “Attack on Titan.” Art & Performance: Festival TransAmériques returns for its 20th edition in Montreal with 25 dance and theatre shows, including work featuring Guadeloupe talent. Sports & Youth Development: Saint-Martin hosted the inaugural Sister Islands Basketball Tournament for U18 men, bringing together teams from across the Caribbean and the U.S.

World Cup 2026: A new visual guide spotlights 16 FIFA venues across host nations, starting with Vancouver’s BC Place—famous for its cable-supported retractable roof and a packed match schedule. Football & Community: Haiti’s return to the World Cup is framed by determination and hurdles, including the inability to play home games amid ongoing conflict. Rugby Weekend: Saint Lucia gears up for a Tier 3 Test against Jamaica at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, with a double clash also featuring Saint Lucia Under-19 vs Martinique Under-19. Martinique Arts & Inequality: A Martinique youth crowd talks up a Guadeloupean artists’ live show—highlighting the “là-bas” feeling and the frustration of needing mainland France trips for concerts. Guadeloupe in Sports: Melanie Roland (Guadeloupe) wins the NCAA D-II 400m national title, turning last year’s setbacks into a champion mindset. Sailing & Route du Rhum Prep: Gitana’s new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild completes first foil flights as preparations intensify for Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe. Film Industry Buzz: Wil Aime discusses his self-funded thriller “Who,” now on theatrical release in France and beyond. Drag Race SXM: Grand Case’s RN7 bypass becomes a road-safety-linked SXM Drag Race weekend with public workshops and rider safety activities.

Cruise Culture: Repositioning cruises are back in the spotlight, with one-way sailings built around ship moves between regions—often longer, more sea days, and priced competitively—like Explora Journeys’ September 2026 11-night Reykjavik-to-Québec City run via Iceland and Greenland. World Cup Focus: Haiti’s men’s team is set for its second 2026 World Cup run after ending a 52-year absence, but faces major hurdles including the inability to play home matches due to ongoing conflict. Rugby Weekend: Saint Lucia hosts Jamaica in a Tier 3 Rugby Americas North Test at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, with a second Under-19 clash against Martinique. Guadeloupe in Parliament: French MPs unanimously repealed the Code Noir-era royal edicts on the legal status of Black people in former colonies, backed by Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin. Martinique Arts & Inequality: Martinique students talk about frustration over “là-bas” access as Guadeloupe artists 1T1 and Theomaa bring a sold-out Paris-level moment to the island. Sailing & Sport: Vendée Arctique preparations continue for skipper Sam Goodchild, while Saint Martin’s SXM Drag Race adds a road-safety village for the weekend. Local Talent: Guadeloupe’s Melanie Roland wins the NCAA D-II 400m national title, and the Sister Islands Basketball Tournament spotlights youth development across the region.

World Cup Spotlight: Haiti’s men’s team is back on the global stage after a 52-year absence, earning qualification with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua and now preparing to face Scotland, Morocco and Brazil—though they still can’t play home matches due to ongoing conflict, forcing games over 500 miles away in Curaçao. Rugby Weekend: Saint Lucia’s senior Zandolis take on Jamaica in a Tier 3 Test match on Saturday (May 30) at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, with a second Under-19 clash versus Martinique. Local Arts & Identity: French MPs voted to repeal the Code Noir-era royal edicts tied to the status of enslaved people in former colonies—an emotional win for Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin. Martinique Culture Tension: A new report captures how Guadeloupean artists are drawing Martinique audiences while highlighting the “France/là-bas” feeling of unfairness many locals say they face. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight: From Guadeloupe to Halifax, Elodie Postel’s SOS Archis expansion shows how Caribbean talent is building community through work. Sports & Youth: Saint Martin hosts the Sister Islands Basketball Tournament for U18 teams, using sport to strengthen regional youth pathways. Film Industry Buzz: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is in theaters across France and beyond, inspired by “Attack on Titan.” Aviation Update: Caribbean Airlines will withdraw service to Dominica and St. Kitts and cut frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe from June 1.

Rugby Spotlight: Saint Lucia’s senior Zandolis face Jamaica in a Tier 3 Test match on Saturday, May 30 (5 p.m.) at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, with an Under-19 clash vs Martinique also on the card—big stakes for local rugby momentum and regional qualification pathways. French-Guadeloupe Cultural Politics: French MPs voted unanimously to repeal the royal edicts tied to the Code Noir, a symbolic legal step championed by Guadeloupe-born MP Max Mathiasin. Local Arts in the Region: Guadeloupean artists 1T1 and Theomaa are set to perform in Martinique, highlighting how Caribbean audiences still feel the mainland “France” gap when it comes to live shows. Film Industry Buzz: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” hits theaters across France and beyond, inspired by “Attack on Titan,” with Aime also starring. Sports & Youth: Saint Martin hosted the inaugural Sister Islands Basketball Tournament (U18), bringing teams from across the Caribbean including Guadeloupe. Travel & Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines will withdraw service to Dominica and St. Kitts from June 1, 2026 and cut frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe.