AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoSubsea Connectivity: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have started installing the Lum@link submarine cable, with the CS Île d’Yeu sailing to Cayenne to begin the campaign; the 2,100-km link aims to give French Guiana its first direct submarine connection to continental Europe, targeting service by end-2026. Regional Tech & Policy: CARICOM tax administrators are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration—an agenda that could shape how digital services and analytics roll out across the Caribbean. Wildlife Science: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana has reignited debate on human–wildlife conflict, with researchers noting such incidents are rare but can cause serious injuries and raise conservation communication dilemmas. Space Hardware (EU): ÉireComposites in Ireland has manufactured precision carbon-fibre stray light baffles for ESA’s Altius ozone-monitoring satellite, supporting high-accuracy atmospheric measurements. Space Race (Europe): A report highlights Europe’s launch capacity gap as militarization in space accelerates, pointing to heavy-launcher shortages as a key bottleneck.
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