AGP Executive Report

Sports & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed one-design transatlantic race that will start from Concarneau on 18 April 2027 and sail to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory waypoint off La Palma in the Canary Islands. Event Logistics: The Notice of Race sets out entry rules and conditions, keeping the focus on a route that has evolved since the event’s 1992 origins. Growing Participation: The race’s mixed-gender format, introduced in 2023, is drawing more teams—19 crews in 2025 versus 11 at the start—signaling rising interest, especially among female sailors.

Sports & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, a mixed-gender, double-handed one-design transatlantic race that will start from Concarneau on 18 April 2027 at 13:02 CEST and sail to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory waypoint off La Palma in the Canary Islands. Local Commerce: The event’s growing draw is highlighted by participation trends—19 mixed-gender crews in 2025 versus 11 in the first year of the format in 2023—signaling more visitors and demand for services tied to sailing, hospitality, and logistics around St Barth.

Sports & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, a mixed-gender, double-handed one-design transatlantic race that will start from Concarneau in France on 18 April 2027 at 13:02 CEST and head to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory waypoint off La Palma in the Canary Islands. Event Logistics: The Notice of Race sets out the rules and entry conditions, and organizers say the race has grown fast since the mixed-gender format launched in 2023—19 crews in 2025 versus 11 in 2023—highlighting rising demand from both male and female sailors for the demanding route.

Maritime & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed one-design transatlantic race that starts from Concarneau and heads to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory waypoint off La Palma in the Canaries. The Notice of Race sets the rules for the 18 April 2027 start, and organizers point to growing participation since the mixed-gender format launched in 2023. Trade & Investment: In Haiti, the EU is shifting from traditional budget support toward its Global Gateway investment push, with a Port-au-Prince conference Monday aimed at connecting Haitian entrepreneurs to projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy—an approach that could matter for regional shipping and logistics links.

Sports & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 2027 Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic one-design race that will start from Concarneau and sail to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory waypoint off La Palma in the Canaries. Maritime Commerce: The Notice of Race lays out the 2027 rules and entry conditions for the 18th edition, reinforcing the event’s growing draw for offshore sailors and its ongoing link to regional ports and logistics. EU Investment & Ports: In Haiti, the EU is shifting from traditional budget support toward its Global Gateway investment strategy, with a Port-au-Prince conference set to connect Haitian entrepreneurs to projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy—an approach that could influence regional maritime and energy opportunities.

Sailing & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic race that starts in Concarneau and heads to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory stop off La Palma in the Canaries. The notice of race confirms the 2027 start on 18 April at 13:02 CEST, and highlights how the event’s mixed format has grown fast since 2023, drawing more crews and especially more female sailors. EU Business & Ports: In Haiti, the EU is shifting from mostly direct budget support toward its Global Gateway investment push, aiming for “investments, partnerships over aid.” A Port-au-Prince conference on Monday will connect Haitian entrepreneurs to projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy—an angle that matters for regional trade and maritime services tied to the Caribbean.

Maritime & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic one-design race. The Notice of Race sets the 2027 start from Concarneau on 18 April 2027 at 13:02 CEST, with the fleet racing to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma in the Canary Islands. Sports & Local Economy: Organisers say the event’s growth is clear—19 mixed-gender crews in 2025 versus 11 in 2023—highlighting rising participation, especially among female sailors. EU Trade & Investment: Separately, Europe is pitching a new approach for Haiti—more investments and partnerships, less traditional aid. The EU plans a Port-au-Prince conference Monday to introduce its Global Gateway strategy to Haitian entrepreneurs, with focus areas including climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy.

Maritime & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed one-design transatlantic race that will start from Concarneau and sail to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory stop off La Palma in the Canaries—entries are now officially open under the newly published Notice of Race for the 18 April 2027 start. Trade & Investment: The EU is shifting its approach to Haiti from traditional aid toward investment partnerships, launching its Global Gateway strategy via a Port-au-Prince conference on Monday aimed at connecting Haitian entrepreneurs with projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy.

Sports & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened entries for the 18th Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic race that starts in Concarneau and heads to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory stop off La Palma in the Canaries. Maritime Commerce: The Notice of Race lays out the 2027 rules and confirms the event’s growing pull since the format shift in 2023, with more mixed crews showing up each edition. EU–Haiti Business Links: Separately, Europe is pitching a new approach for Haiti—more investment and partnerships, less traditional aid—using the EU’s Global Gateway strategy to connect Haitian entrepreneurs with projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy. Local Relevance: For Saint Barthélemy, the seaports and renewable energy angle ties directly to regional shipping and energy services that support island trade.

Maritime & Tourism: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened registrations for the 18th Transat Paprec, the world’s only mixed-gender double-handed one-design transatlantic race, starting from Concarneau on 18 April 2027 and heading to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma in the Canaries. Sports & Local Economy: Organisers say the event’s momentum keeps rising, with 19 mixed-gender crews in 2025 versus 11 in 2023, bringing more international crews and attention to St Barth’s sailing scene. EU Investment & Ports: Separately, the EU is pitching a “trade over aid” approach for Haiti, launching its Global Gateway investment strategy with a conference in Port-au-Prince focused on climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports and renewable energy—an angle that could matter for regional shipping and port development.

EU Investment Push for Haiti: The European Union is shifting from traditional aid to a more investment-led approach, rolling out its Global Gateway strategy in Port-au-Prince with a conference aimed at linking Haitian entrepreneurs to projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy. Local Business Angle: The event is designed to help companies plug into the initiative early, starting with matchmaking and project development rather than waiting for security and crisis conditions to improve. Saint Barthélemy Mention in US Politics: A separate US political story highlights Sen. Ruben Gallego’s fundraising travel that reportedly included Saint Barthélemy, drawing scrutiny over how campaign funds were used for trips and related expenses. Global Cost of Connectivity: A data roundup ranks the world’s most and least expensive internet, noting remote islands and territories among the priciest broadband markets—an angle that matters for shipping, logistics, and island services planning.

EU Investment Push for Haiti: The European Union is shifting from traditional aid toward its Global Gateway investment strategy, with a Port-au-Prince conference Monday aimed at linking Haitian entrepreneurs to funding in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy. Local Business Connections: EU officials say the goal is to start building partnerships now, especially as security conditions may improve, and to help companies shape bankable projects. Saint Barthélemy in US Politics: A separate US political controversy highlights Sen. Ruben Gallego’s fundraising travel that reportedly included Saint Barthélemy, with critics questioning luxury expenses and supporters arguing the trips were legitimate for raising campaign funds.

EU Investment Push for Haiti: The European Union is shifting from traditional aid toward its Global Gateway investment plan, with a Port-au-Prince conference Monday aimed at linking Haitian entrepreneurs to funding in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy. Local Business Connections: EU officials say the goal is to start building partnerships now, rather than waiting for security to improve, and to help private-sector projects take shape. Political Travel Scrutiny: In the U.S., Sen. Ruben Gallego defended campaign-funded trips that reportedly included Saint Barthélemy, arguing fundraising requires being “where the money is,” while critics question the luxury travel and related expenses. Internet Costs Watch: A new global ranking highlights how remote islands often face the highest broadband prices, with Wallis and Futuna topping the list and a huge gap separating the cheapest and priciest markets.

EU–Haiti Investment Push: The European Union is shifting from traditional aid toward its Global Gateway investment strategy, with a Port-au-Prince conference Monday aimed at connecting Haitian entrepreneurs to funding in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy. Local Business Angle: EU officials say the goal is to start building partnerships now—especially as security conditions may improve—so projects can move beyond grants into trade and investment. Saint Barthélemy Mention in U.S. Politics: A separate U.S. political story highlights Sen. Ruben Gallego’s defended fundraising travel that reportedly included Saint Barthélemy, alongside other high-profile trips, as he argues candidates must “go where the money is.” Internet Costs Snapshot: A global ranking notes remote islands and territories dominate the most expensive broadband markets, underscoring how connectivity costs can hit island economies hardest.

EU–Haiti Investment Push: The European Union is shifting from traditional aid to a more partnership-led approach, rolling out its Global Gateway investment strategy in Haiti with a conference in Port-au-Prince on Monday aimed at connecting Haitian entrepreneurs to projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy. Local Business Angle: EU officials say the goal is to start building relationships now, especially as security conditions may improve, and the event will show how companies can plug into the initiative. Political Travel Spotlight (St. Barthélemy Mention): In the U.S., Sen. Ruben Gallego defended campaign-funded fundraising trips after reports tied his leadership PAC spending to travel that included Saint Barthélemy, arguing candidates must “go where the money is” to raise funds. Connectivity Costs (Global, Island-Relevant): A new ranking highlights how remote island locations drive up internet prices, with island nations and territories dominating the most expensive broadband markets worldwide.

EU–Haiti Investment Push: The European Union is shifting from traditional aid toward its Global Gateway investment strategy, with a Port-au-Prince conference Monday aimed at linking Haitian entrepreneurs to projects in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy—a move framed as “trade over aid” and timed to improving security conditions. Local Business & Connectivity Costs: A new global pricing ranking puts Saint Barthélemy among the world’s priciest fixed broadband markets, listing average monthly costs at $207.26—with the report pointing to remote-island infrastructure and logistics as key drivers, and noting island territories dominate the most expensive tier. Politics & Travel Scrutiny: U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego defended campaign-funded fundraising travel after reports of luxury trips paid through political committees, including stops that reportedly included Saint Barthélemy, as he argued candidates must “go where the money is” to raise funds.