AGP Executive Report

Labor & Tourism: The union says the abrupt closure of the former Secrets Hotel, now Saint Martin Beach Resort in Anse Marcel, is a “human catastrophe,” alleging the shutdown was used to justify cutting over 90% of jobs, after court and prefecture checks reportedly found no order to close. Aviation & Travel: Air Canada adds a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route, launching Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027, giving Guadeloupe another winter gateway from eastern Canada. Sport (Triathlon): The Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon crowned Pertusot and Bruneau in Olympic-distance races, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé taking third. Sport (Sailing): A Collingwood sailor is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and will race the Route du Rhum to Guadeloupe in November—plus you can tour his IMOCA 60 boat. Surf (Guadeloupe link): Fiji Surf Pro Day 2 delivered huge Cloudbreak conditions, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Football (Transfers): Celtic, Auxerre and Millwall are linked with Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte as summer interest grows. Music & Culture: St. Maarten’s Summer Classical Concert brought opera magic with Caribbean-based performers, including Guadeloupe artists.

Air Travel & Connectivity: Air Canada is adding a new weekly nonstop route between Quebec City and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), running Thursdays from Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027, using the Airbus A220-300. Sports—Triathlon: Pertusot and Bruneau took top honors at the 2026 Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé finishing third in the men’s Olympic race. Sports—Surf (Guadeloupe on the world stage): Day 2 of the Fiji Surf Pro delivered huge Cloudbreak conditions, and the event is set for live broadcast by Fiji’s FBC, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Music & Opera: The Summer Classical Concert in St. Maarten brought piano, cello and soprano performances, with Guadeloupe-based artists helping keep the opera magic alive after 20 years of the Classical Delight Foundation. Sailing (Route du Rhum to Guadeloupe): Scott Shawyer is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and will first race the Route du Rhum solo transatlantic event from France to Guadeloupe in November. Football Transfers (Guadeloupe link): Celtic and other clubs are reportedly tracking Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte of Rodez as summer transfer talk heats up. Film (French cinema): Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” lands as a major French historical epic after Cannes buzz, aiming for a strong summer box-office run.

Boardwalk Triathlon: Gregory Pertusot and Melina Bruneau took top honors at the 2026 Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon, with Pertusot winning the men’s Olympic race in 2:16:28 and Bruneau claiming the women’s title in 3:07:12. Sailing & Local Access: Scott Shawyer is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and is also sailing the Route du Rhum to Guadeloupe this November—locals can tour his rare IMOCA 60 boat. Windsurfing in the Region: Fiji Surf Pro Day 2 at Cloudbreak delivered huge, powerful conditions; Antoine Martin of Guadeloupe is among the headline names, and the event will be broadcast live by Fiji’s FBC. Air Travel Boost: Air Canada adds a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route starting Dec. 17, 2026, running through April 8, 2027. Classical Music Spotlight: St. Maarten’s Summer Classical Concert brought opera magic with Caribbean-based performers, including Guadeloupe artists. Football Transfers (Guadeloupe link): Celtic and other clubs are reportedly tracking Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte, while Mathias Phaeton is said to be nearing a move to Turkey. Cinema: Pathé’s big historical epic “De Gaulle: Résistance” lands in theaters, aiming to be a major French summer hit.

Sailing Spotlight: Collingwood sailor Scott Shawyer is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and invites locals to tour his rare IMOCA 60—before he heads to Guadeloupe for the Route du Rhum in November. Air Travel & Culture: Air Canada adds a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route starting Dec. 17, 2026, boosting winter links to Guadeloupe. Music at the World Cup: Even without Team India qualifying, Bollywood star Nora Fatehi is set to perform at FIFA 2026’s opening ceremony with “Siir Siir,” blending global sounds and Indian creative talent. Local Arts & Opera Magic: St. Maarten’s Summer Classical Concert brought piano, cello and soprano performances, with Guadeloupe-based artists taking the stage. Surf Live From the Region: Fiji Surf Pro will be broadcast live by FBC across Fiji and the Pacific, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Football Transfers (Guadeloupe Connection): Celtic and other clubs are linked with Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte as the summer transfer buzz heats up. Direct Flight Boost: Liat Air launches direct Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay service from July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest.

Air Travel & Culture: Air Canada is adding a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route, starting Dec. 17 and running through April 8, 2027—another boost for Guadeloupe’s growing eastern-Canada travel links. Music at the World Stage: Even without Team India qualifying, Bollywood star Nora Fatehi is set to perform at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with “Siir Siir,” backed by Indian choreographers, dancers, and stylists. Classical Arts: St. Maarten’s Summer Classical Concert brought opera magic to Belair Community Center, with Guadeloupe-based performers among the lineup and a standout debut from Shammah Richardson. Sports Spotlight (Guadeloupe Connection): The Fiji Surf Pro will be broadcast live by FBC, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Direct Regional Link: Liat Air launches the first nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay service on July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Film & History: Pathé’s big summer epic “De Gaulle: Résistance” premieres in France, continuing the push for large-scale French event filmmaking. Football Transfers (Guadeloupe): Celtic and other clubs are tracking Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte, while Guadeloupe winger Mathias Phaeton is reportedly nearing a move to Turkey.

Classical & Opera: The Summer Classical Concert lit up Belair Community Center in St. Maarten, with a standout lineup mixing piano, cello and soprano—featuring Guadeloupe-based artists Lucile Mauchoffé, Dominic Boulianne and Marie Marsolle—plus an impromptu quatre-mains that earned a standing ovation. Sailing Spotlight: A Collingwood sailor is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and is also preparing for the Route du Rhum to Guadeloupe, inviting locals to tour his rare IMOCA 60 foiling boat. Guadeloupe in Football Transfers: Celtic and other clubs are reportedly tracking Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez), while Celtic’s summer plans hinge on possible exits and manager continuity with Martin O’Neill. Direct Flights for Music Fans: Liat Air is launching a new direct Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay route starting July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Culture on Screen: Antonin Baudry’s big-budget French epic “De Gaulle: Résistance” hits theaters, following major historical film successes. History & Law: France moves to repeal the Code Noir, a historic step toward formally removing a colonial slavery law that once applied in Caribbean colonies including Guadeloupe.

Summer Classical Concert: St. Maarten’s Belair Community Center hosted a lively Summer Classical Concert on June 4, with piano, cello and soprano performances. The Classical Delight Foundation brought a Caribbean lineup, including Guadeloupe-based artists Lucile Mauchoffé, Dominic Boulianne and Marie Marsolle, plus St. Maarten pianists Shammah Richardson and Irina Kaufman-Brookes—ending with a standing ovation and a surprise quatre-mains. Guadeloupe in sport (sailing): A Collingwood sailor is training for the Vendée Globe 2028, but first he’ll race the Route du Rhum solo transatlantic from France to Guadeloupe in November. Guadeloupe in football transfers: Celtic and other clubs are tracking Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez), while Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is set to stay for another year as a summer overhaul looms. Regional entertainment travel: Liat Air launches the first direct Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay route on July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Culture & history: France moves to repeal the Code Noir, a major step in confronting colonial slavery laws.

Solo Sailing Spotlight: Collingwood resident Scott Shawyer is training in Georgian Bay for the Vendée Globe 2028, and he’s also set to race the Route du Rhum to Guadeloupe this November—he’ll even open his rare IMOCA 60 boat for local tours. Guadeloupe in the Surf Spotlight: Antoine Martin of Guadeloupe is among the headline names for the Fiji Surf Pro, with the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation set to air the event live from Cloudbreak (June 6–14). Football Transfers (Guadeloupe Connection): Celtic and Millwall are among clubs linked with Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez), while Celtic’s summer plans also hinge on Daizen Maeda’s future. Regional Travel & Music: Liat Air launches the first direct Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay flights on July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Culture & Film: Pathé’s big historical epic “De Gaulle: Résistance” arrives after Cannes buzz and early box-office momentum. History & Law: France moves toward repealing the Code Noir, a major step in formally removing a slavery-era decree that once applied in Caribbean colonies including Guadeloupe.

Guadeloupe in the spotlight (football transfers): Celtic are reportedly eyeing Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte, the Rodez forward who scored 14 goals in Ligue 2 and is under contract until 2028, while Millwall and Auxerre are also linked and Celtic’s summer plans could hinge on whether other stars leave. Local talent watch: Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren says “we’ll see what happens” about his future after Sweden’s World Cup run, keeping the transfer buzz alive. Surf culture (regional sport on TV): Fiji Surf Pro action from Cloudbreak will be broadcast live by the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation from June 6–14, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors. Travel & music (Caribbean link): Liat Air is launching the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay starting July 14, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Arts & cinema (French blockbuster): Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” hits French theaters, backed by Pathé’s big-event filmmaking push. History & justice (France): France moves to repeal the Code Noir, a major step in formally removing a colonial slavery law that still lingered on the books.

Guadeloupe in the spotlight (football): Celtic’s summer plans are heating up as they’re linked with Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez), after his Ligue 2 breakout (14 goals) and with other clubs also watching his contract situation. Guadeloupe in the spotlight (sports TV): The Fiji Surf Pro will be broadcast live across the Pacific by FBC, with Guadeloupe’s Antoine Martin among the headline competitors at Cloudbreak. New travel link for island fans: Liat Air is launching the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) starting July 14—timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Arts & cinema: Antonin Baudry’s big-budget historical epic “De Gaulle: Résistance” lands in French theaters, following Cannes buzz and early box-office momentum. Culture & history: France moves toward repealing the Code Noir, a major step in formally removing a colonial slavery law that once applied in Caribbean colonies including Guadeloupe. Sports on the move (sailing): A Collingwood sailor is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and will first race the Route du Rhum solo from France to Guadeloupe.

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.