AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarine Biodiversity & Guadeloupe Research: Spanish zoologist Jesús Ortea has named a newly discovered Caribbean sea slug, Aldisa vozinhai (“Vozinha’s sea slug”), after Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, with the species found during research near Havana and the island of Guadeloupe. Sports Meets Science: The naming follows Vozinha’s standout FIFA World Cup 2026 run, including key saves in Cape Verde’s debut matches, blending football fame with marine taxonomy. Public Health (Overseas Territories): A French study reports perinatal mortality rose in 2024 to 11.2 deaths per 1,000 births, with prematurity the main driver; Guadeloupe is cited at 21 per 1,000, far above metropolitan France. Justice & Gender-Based Violence: A reparatory justice push highlights compensation for gender-based violence tied to the transatlantic slave trade, with Caribbean and global calls for apologies, redress, and debt relief. Regional Youth Tech & Leadership: The Rotaract District 7030 conference returned to Antigua after 20+ years, bringing nearly 200 young leaders across the Caribbean, including delegates from Guadeloupe.
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