AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Disaster in the Region: Guyana’s MV Barima tragedy is still unfolding, with Prime Minister Mark Phillips saying 53 dead and about 50 missing as search and recovery continue off the coast; authorities now believe 179 people were aboard, far above the original manifest, and the captain and another crew member tested positive for cannabis while an investigation targets possible irregularities. French Guiana Support at Sea: French Armed Forces divers from French Guiana (12 specialists, plus medics and a mechanic) are helping underwater operations, as the search zone has been expanded and bodies are processed in Charity. Fishing Vessel Fire, Still Missing: In parallel, Trinidad and Tobago’s MV St Vincent VII remains missing after a reported onboard fire near the French Guiana–Suriname area; relatives say the last tracker position and a short WhatsApp video showed flames, and they’re urging a stronger regional search. Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and ASN say the Lum@link submarine cable installation has begun, with the CS Île d’Yeu sailing to Cayenne to complete work over the summer and aim for service by end-2026. Regional Integration: Martinique and French Guiana have joined CARICOM as associate members, boosting ties across the Caribbean.
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