Submarine Connectivity: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks say the Lum@link marine installation is moving toward service, with the cable ship CS Île d’Yeu now sailing to Cayenne to start the installation campaign; the 2,100 km link aims to deliver direct optical connectivity from French Guiana to Europe via the EllaLink trunk system, targeting readiness by end of 2026. Regional Tech & Governance: Tax administrators from across CARICOM will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) for the 27th COTA General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration, with a livestream for the opening ceremony. Public Health Watch: The US CDC has flagged active chikungunya outbreaks affecting places including French Guiana, urging travelers to watch for symptoms and use mosquito protection as local transmission risk is assessed. Maritime Safety Crisis: Search efforts continue after the MV Barima capsized off Guyana, with confirmed deaths rising (27 recovered in one update; later reports mention additional bodies found) and authorities still working to account for dozens missing; French Guiana support teams are involved. Wildlife Science: A long-term study on canopy bridges in Costa Rica finds arboreal animals increasingly use the structures over years, supporting the idea that well-designed wildlife crossings can reduce road-related harm. Human–Wildlife Debate: A harpy eagle attack in French Guiana has reignited discussion on how rare encounters happen and what they mean for conservation and public perception.