AGP Executive Report

Wildlife & Hunting Rules in France: After this year’s wildfires, France is letting local authorities impose hunting bans, with opening/closing dates set by prefectural decrees and species-specific rules; hunters must be members of approved associations, and calendars can be checked via departmental tools. Pesticide Pressure in Kenya: New FAO figures show pesticide use in Kenya hit 6,953 tonnes in 2024 (up sharply from 1990), with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides—raising health and environmental concerns amid illegal imports. Ocean Race Atlantic (Marine Life Safety): Francesca Clapcich’s 11th Hour Racing team crossed the startline with a whale-avoidance plan developed with the Marine Mammal Advisory Group to steer clear of New York Harbour’s migratory corridor. Route du Rhum Sailing (Carbon & Risk): The Ocean Fifty class is set for Saint-Malo on Nov 1, with rules limiting new boat builds to reduce carbon footprint, while skippers manage fast, changeable conditions that demand constant risk control. Caribbean Airlines Transformation: Caribbean Airlines is pushing a transformation programme to improve operations, customer service, and financial sustainability, including new duty-free and gift options. Indigenous Heritage & Livelihoods: Kalinago leaders visited St. Kitts to advance a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre and strengthen cross-island cultural and economic ties.

French Hunting Season 2026-27: France’s hunting calendar is set by prefectural decrees, with Sundays typically busiest and rules varying by species like wild boar, deer, and waterfowl; after this year’s wildfires, authorities can impose local hunting bans instead of a single national policy. Caribbean Airlines Transformation: Caribbean Airlines says it’s pushing a transformation plan to boost operations, customer service, and financial sustainability, alongside new customer offers like a Duty-Free Bridal Registry. Ocean Race Atlantic Start: Francesca Clapcich and a gender-balanced crew crossed the startline in the IMOCA 11th Hour Racing boat, with the fleet routed to avoid whale-rich waters via a Marine Mammal Advisory Group partnership. Pesticide Pressure in Kenya: Kenya hit record pesticide use in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides, raising health and environmental concerns and pointing to illegal imports. Kalinago Economic Push: Kalinago leaders visited St. Kitts to expand indigenous heritage work, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support sustainable livelihoods. Route du Rhum – Ocean Fifty: The Ocean Fifty class is set for high-speed racing to Guadeloupe, with new rules limiting boat building to reduce carbon footprint and keep competition tight.

Wildlife & Hunting Rules: France’s 2026-27 hunting season is underway, with opening and closing dates set by department and species (often busiest on Sundays). After this year’s wildfires, the government said local authorities can impose hunting bans, with dates issued via prefectural decrees based on departmental wildlife commissions; hunters can check calendars through national federation and prefecture tools. Pesticides & Health Risks: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, driven by heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides, raising concerns for people and ecosystems amid pressures from illegal imports and hazardous chemical markets. Ocean Race Atlantic: Francesca Clapcich’s 11th Hour Racing team crossed the startline in New York for The Ocean Race Atlantic, with a whale-avoidance plan designed to steer clear of migratory corridors. Route du Rhum (Guadeloupe): Ocean Fifty multihulls are set for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, with skippers managing extreme speeds and changing conditions; the class also limits new boat building to reduce carbon footprint. Indigenous Heritage & Livelihoods: Kalinago Council leaders visited St. Kitts to advance a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre, aiming for sustainable income for artisans across the region.

Ocean & Biodiversity: Francesca Clapcich’s 11th Hour Racing team crossed the startline of The Ocean Race Atlantic, with the offshore start set up with the Marine Mammal Advisory Group to steer clear of whale-rich waters and migratory routes near New York. Sailing & Climate Risk: Ocean Fifty multihulls are gearing up for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, where skippers face fast, changeable conditions and must manage capsizing risk as autumn depressions cross the course; the class also limits new boat building to reduce its carbon footprint. Local Sports & Community: Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération is counting down to its 16th edition in Lorient, highlighting sport plus networking and exchanges—an event framed as a “sharing race” for the IMOCA community. Agriculture & Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides, raising concerns for both farm health and the environment. Indigenous Livelihoods: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to advance a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre, aiming to preserve heritage while creating sustainable income for artisans across the region.

Ocean & Marine Life: Francesca Clapcich’s 11th Hour Racing team crossed the startline of The Ocean Race Atlantic, with the offshore start set up with the Marine Mammal Advisory Group to steer clear of whale-rich New York Harbour waters and the Atlantic migratory corridor. Sustainable Sport: The Ocean Fifty class is gearing up for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, where high-speed multihulls can top ~40 knots, while class rules limit new boat building to reduce carbon footprint and keep competition fair. Local Climate Relevance (Food & Chemicals): Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides, raising health and environmental risks—an issue that matters for island food systems and water quality. Indigenous Livelihoods: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand cross-border heritage work, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre aimed at sustainable income for artisans. Event Countdown: Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération is 10 days out, highlighting new digital tools and a stronger focus on sport plus networking within the IMOCA community.

Ocean Race Atlantic: Italian-American skipper Francesca Clapcich and her crew crossed the startline in their foiling IMOCA, with the race steering clear of whale-rich waters via a Marine Mammal Advisory Group plan. Marine Life & Risk Management: The offshore start was designed to keep the fleet out of New York Harbour’s migratory corridor while still pushing for a fast crossing. Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe: Ocean Fifty multihulls are set for Saint-Malo on Nov 1, with skippers chasing near-40-knot speeds and managing stormy autumn conditions to avoid capsizing. Low-Carbon Racing Rules: The class limits new boat builds to reduce its carbon footprint, keeping competition tied to existing vessels. Pesticides in Agriculture (Kenya): Record pesticide use in Kenya hit 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with many products classed as highly hazardous—raising health and environmental concerns even as farmers protect yields. Indigenous Heritage & Livelihoods (Kalinago): Kalinago leaders visited St. Kitts to advance a permanent Craft Centre, aiming for sustainable income for artisans and stronger cross-island cultural ties.

Ocean Race Atlantic: Italian-American skipper Francesca Clapcich and a gender-balanced crew crossed the startline in New York aboard the 11th Hour Racing IMOCA, with the offshore start set up to steer clear of whale-rich waters and the Atlantic migratory corridor. Pesticide Pressure in Agriculture: Kenya hit a record pesticide use level in 2024 (6,953 tonnes), with two-thirds classed as highly hazardous pesticides—raising health and environmental concerns even as farmers rely on chemicals to protect yields. Indigenous Livelihoods Across the Caribbean: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to expand economic opportunities beyond Dominica, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and shared heritage. Route du Rhum Sailing & Emissions Rules: The Ocean Fifty class is gearing up for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe with high-speed, high-risk racing, while a “no new boats” rule aims to limit the class’s carbon footprint by keeping competitors on existing vessels. Azimut Sailing Build-Up: Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération is counting down to mid-September with new digital tools and a stronger focus on sport plus networking within the IMOCA community.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: A new Atlantic system, Tropical Storm Dolly, formed Thursday and is moving west toward the Leeward Islands. Forecasters expect it to weaken, but it could still bring heavy rain across the northern Lesser Antilles, with localized totals up to 12 inches, plus gusty winds. Hurricane Season Context: The 2026 season is still relatively quiet—only four named storms so far and none reached hurricane strength—yet September is when activity typically ramps up, so residents and travelers are being urged to monitor updates. Ocean Race & Marine Life: Italian-American skipper Francesca Clapcich and her crew crossed the startline of The Ocean Race Atlantic, with organizers steering the fleet away from whale-rich waters near New York Harbour and the migratory corridor. Pesticides in Focus: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with large shares of highly hazardous chemicals—raising health and environmental concerns that echo wider Caribbean worries about farm chemicals and pollution. Route du Rhum Prep: Ocean Fifty multihulls are set for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, where fast, demanding racing and changing conditions will test skippers’ risk management.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: A new Atlantic system, Tropical Storm Dolly, formed in the central Atlantic and is moving toward the Leeward Islands, with forecasters expecting weakening but still warning of heavy rain. Storm Impacts for the Lesser Antilles: Rain of 2–4 inches is expected across the northern Lesser Antilles, with localized totals up to 12 inches, and gusts of 40–50 mph (peaks near 60 mph) could affect nearby islands like Saint Kitts and Nevis. Hurricane Season Context: The 2026 season is off to a quieter start than usual, but September is typically when activity ramps up, so residents and travelers are urged to keep monitoring forecasts. Ocean & Marine Life Safety: In sports with an environmental angle, The Ocean Race Atlantic started with a route designed to steer boats away from whale-rich waters near New York Harbour and the migratory corridor. Pesticides & Health Risks: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with large shares of highly hazardous chemicals—raising concerns for both people and ecosystems. Indigenous Heritage & Livelihoods: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand cross-border heritage work and plan a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support sustainable income.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: A new Atlantic tropical storm, Dolly, formed this week and is moving west toward the Leeward Islands, with forecasters expecting weakening but still warning of heavy rain (2–4 inches, locally up to 12) and damaging gusts (40–50 mph, peaks near 60) for islands including the northern Lesser Antilles; travelers are urged to monitor updates as the system could reorganize farther west. Pesticide Pressure in the Region: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024 (6,953 tonnes), with a heavy share of highly hazardous pesticides, raising concerns for farm health and environmental impacts—an issue that resonates across the Caribbean where food security and chemical risks are tightly linked. Ocean & Climate-Smart Racing: The Ocean Race Atlantic kicked off with Italian-American skipper Francesca Clapcich leading a gender-balanced crew, and organizers used marine guidance to steer boats away from whale-rich waters near New York—showing how ocean events are adapting to wildlife protection. Route du Rhum Gear-Up: Ocean Fifty multihulls are set for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, with organizers highlighting risk management in changing conditions and rules aimed at limiting new-build emissions.

Atlantic Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic just days after Dolly Parton’s death, and forecasters say it may weaken as it nears the Leeward Islands but could still bring heavy rain—2 to 4 inches across the northern Lesser Antilles, with localized totals up to 12 inches—and damaging gusts. Regional Climate Risk: The wider Atlantic season remains relatively quiet so far (only four named storms, none hurricane-strength), but September is when activity usually ramps up—so travelers and coastal communities should keep an eye on forecasts. Marine & Biodiversity: The Ocean Race Atlantic kicked off with Italian-American skipper Francesca Clapcich’s foiling IMOCA team, using a start plan coordinated with marine mammal experts to steer clear of whale-rich waters and migratory corridors near New York. Pesticides & Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with more than two-thirds classified as highly hazardous pesticides—raising concerns for farm workers, ecosystems, and illegal chemical imports. Sports Infrastructure & Resilience: Bermuda’s October Concacaf Nations League matches will be moved to Barbados and later Guadeloupe because stadium lighting upgrades at Flora Duffy Stadium won’t be finished in time—an example of how infrastructure delays can disrupt regional plans.

Pesticide Pressure: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, up sharply from 444 tonnes in 1990, with fungicides and bactericides leading; over two-thirds of products are classed as highly hazardous, raising health and environmental concerns for farmers and ecosystems. Storm Watch for the Lesser Antilles: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic days after Dolly Parton’s death (purely coincidental), and forecasters expect it to weaken but still bring heavy rain to the northern Lesser Antilles, with possible impacts on travel and local conditions. Indigenous Heritage & Livelihoods: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to expand regional cooperation, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and preserve shared heritage across the islands. Route du Rhum Climate Angle: Ocean Fifty multihulls are set for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, with a rule limiting new boat builds aimed at reducing carbon footprint while keeping competition intense. Sports Infrastructure Spillover: Bermuda’s national team will play Nations League qualifiers away from home due to delayed lighting upgrades at Flora Duffy Stadium, with matches shifted to Barbados and Guadeloupe.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: A new Atlantic tropical storm, Dolly, formed days after Dolly Parton’s death and is moving west toward the Leeward Islands. Forecasters expect it to weaken, but it could still bring heavy rain to the northern Lesser Antilles, with localized totals up to 12 inches, and damaging gusts. Regional Sports & Infrastructure: Bermuda’s October Concacaf Nations League matches will be played in Barbados because upgrades to stadium lights at Flora Duffy Stadium won’t finish in time; the team will still face Guadeloupe in November. Indigenous Heritage & Livelihoods: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to expand indigenous economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre aimed at supporting sustainable livelihoods. Route du Rhum Sailing (Guadeloupe link): Ocean Fifty multihulls are set for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, with organizers highlighting high-speed racing, changing conditions, and efforts to limit carbon footprint by restricting new boat builds. Culture/Media Note: Scott McKay’s satirical thriller series continues with Episode 7, “The Flip.”

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: A new Atlantic system, Tropical Storm Dolly, formed just days after Dolly Parton’s death (purely coincidental). Forecasters say it may weaken before reaching the Leeward Islands but could still bring heavy rain—2 to 4 inches in the northern Lesser Antilles, with localized totals up to 12 inches—and damaging gusts, so travelers in the region should monitor updates. Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe: The high-speed Ocean Fifty multihulls are set for the Route du Rhum starting Nov. 1 in Saint-Malo, with skippers pushing near 40 knots while managing capsizing risks in changeable conditions. The class also limits new boat builds to reduce its carbon footprint. Regional Sports & Climate-Linked Disruption: Bermuda’s national team will play Concacaf Nations League matches away from home due to delayed stadium lighting upgrades, with final group matches scheduled in Guadeloupe in November. Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as Representative for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, covering French Caribbean departments including Guadeloupe, with a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: A new Atlantic system, Tropical Storm Dolly, formed and is moving west toward the Leeward Islands, with forecasters warning of heavy rain across the northern Lesser Antilles and damaging gusts that could reach up to 60 mph—so travelers and coastal communities in the region should monitor updates closely. Caribbean Climate & Resilience: A tall-ship cruise itinerary highlights how the Leeward Islands are still rebuilding after major hurricane impacts, with stops including Guadeloupe—an easy reminder that extreme weather remains a real, ongoing risk for island infrastructure and livelihoods. Regional Health & Preparedness: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering French Caribbean departments including Guadeloupe, with a focus on strengthening resilient, equitable health systems that can better respond when storms and heat stress strain services. Sports Logistics (Local Link): Guadeloupe appears in regional football scheduling as teams shift venues due to lighting upgrades elsewhere—small, but it shows how weather and infrastructure issues ripple across the islands.

Tropical Storm Dolly Watch: A new Atlantic tropical storm, Dolly, formed this week and is moving west toward the Leeward Islands, with forecasters warning of heavy rain across the northern Lesser Antilles and damaging gusts that could reach up to 60 mph; residents and travelers in the region, including Guadeloupe, are urged to monitor updates as the system may weaken but still bring significant weather. Regional Climate Risk Context: The storm arrives as the 2026 hurricane season stays relatively quiet so far, but September is typically the most active month—so even early storms can signal a busier period ahead for the Caribbean. Local Resilience & Infrastructure: In football, Bermuda’s Nations League matches were shifted because stadium lighting upgrades won’t be finished in time, with games moved to Barbados and Guadeloupe—an example of how infrastructure delays can quickly reshape regional plans. Health Systems Leadership: PAHO/WHO named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, covering Guadeloupe among other French Caribbean departments, with a focus on strengthening resilient, equitable health systems. Caribbean Travel & Environment: A tall-ship cruise itinerary highlights stops including Guadeloupe and Dominica, pointing to how tourism choices can shape exposure to island ecosystems and local conservation priorities.