AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours 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 by tying Cayenne into EllaLink’s trunk off Fortaleza. 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, focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration—an agenda that could shape how digital services and analytics roll out across the region. Wildlife Science in French Guiana: A new study revisits a rare harpy eagle attack on a tourist near the Kourou River, reigniting debate on human–wildlife conflict and what such incidents mean for conservation messaging. Maritime Disaster Watch (Guyana): The MV Barima capsizing off Guyana continues to drive a major search operation, with confirmed recoveries rising to 27 and 67 rescued so far; authorities say 83 people remain unaccounted for as teams work to locate survivors. Conservation Research Methods: A long-term study from Costa Rica suggests canopy bridges can become more effective over years, with wildlife use increasing and animals showing preferences for bridge designs—useful context for future road-crossing planning in forest regions.
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