AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoSubsea Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have started the marine installation of the Lum@link cable, with the CS Île d’Yeu sailing to Cayenne to begin the campaign. The 2,100 km link is aimed to be ready for service by end of 2026, creating the first direct submarine connection between French Guiana and continental Europe. Regional Tech & Policy: CARICOM tax leaders are meeting in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “Future-Ready CARICOM Tax Administration” with a focus on smart, data-driven, and AI-enabled systems—plus a high-level session with OECD partners. Wildlife Science in the Amazon: A new study on canopy bridges (using years of camera-trap footage in Costa Rica) suggests arboreal animals increasingly use these road-crossing structures over time, with preferences tied to bridge design—relevant for conservation planning across the region. Human–Wildlife Conflict: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana is reigniting debate on how rare incidents can both inform conservation and risk stigma against the species. Maritime Disaster Watch (Regional): The MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana; the death toll has climbed to 27 with 83 still missing, while French Guiana divers and medical staff support the search.
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