AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSubsea Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks have started the Lum@link marine installation, with the cable ship 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 by tying Cayenne into EllaLink’s trunk off Fortaleza, with optical routes onward to Portugal and Brazil. Regional Tech & Policy: CARICOM tax administrators and revenue experts are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) for COTA’s General Assembly and Technical Conference on “Smart, Data-Driven and AI-Enabled” tax administration, with a focus on using technology and advanced analytics to improve compliance and services. Wildlife Science in French Guiana: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist near the Kourou River has reignited debate on human–wildlife conflict in French Guiana, where such incidents are rare but can spark conservation dilemmas. Maritime Disaster Nearby: A passenger ferry tragedy off Guyana’s coast (MV Barima) has killed at least 27 people with 83 still missing as search and rescue continues, and French Guiana has sent divers, doctors, and an engineer to help.
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