AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFerry Disaster in the Region: Guyana’s MV Barima tragedy response continues offshore as 73 bodies have been recovered and 30 people remain unaccounted for; divers say harsh Atlantic conditions make it “totally dark” and risky to enter the wreck, while the government is now weighing whether to salvage the vessel or preserve it as a memorial based on families’ wishes. Cross-Border Mining Pressure: French authorities call illegal gold mining along the Suriname–French Guiana border a “ticking time bomb,” citing extreme mercury and arsenic contamination and pushing for joint action as craters spread along the Marowijne river. Health Alert for Chikungunya: The CDC has issued travel warnings tied to chikungunya outbreaks, including active transmission in French Guiana, urging mosquito protection and noting symptoms can include severe joint pain. Regional Integration via Transport: Trinidad and Tobago’s proposed inter-island cargo ferry plan is framed as trade infrastructure to cut intra-Caricom costs and boost non-energy exports. Space and Connectivity: Amazon’s proposed direct-to-device satellite constellation (up to 5,105 satellites) would begin deployment in 2028, with French Guiana tied to recent launch activity. Tax Policy Meeting: CARICOM tax leaders gather in Georgetown for COTA’s conference on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems, with French Guiana and Martinique listed as associate members.
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