AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSubsea Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have started the marine installation of the Lum@link cable, with the cable ship CS Île d’Yeu sailing to Cayenne to begin the summer installation campaign; the 2,100 km link is aimed to be ready for service by end-2026, creating the first direct submarine connection between French Guiana and continental Europe by tying Cayenne into EllaLink’s trunk system off Fortaleza. Regional Digital Policy & Data-Driven Tax Tech: CARICOM tax administrators are meeting 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—how tech and analytics can improve compliance and taxpayer services across the region. Wildlife Science in French Guiana: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist has reignited debate on human–wildlife conflict in the Amazon, with researchers noting such incidents are rare but can cause serious injuries and raise conservation trade-offs. Space Hardware Watch: ÉireComposites in Ireland has manufactured precision carbon-fibre stray light baffles for ESA’s Altius ozone-monitoring satellite, supporting high-accuracy atmospheric measurements. Maritime Disaster Update: A major search and rescue continues off Guyana after the MV Barima capsized, with 67 rescued and uncertainty over missing passengers tied to discrepancies in the ship’s manifest.
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