AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Tragedy, French Guiana Link: A Trinidadian fisherman rescued after the sinking of “MV St Vincent VII” off the coast of French Guiana has died aboard the rescue ship, turning a nine-day survival story into another loss; the crew had been found alive after the vessel sank following an onboard fire, and the rescue ship later reported critical breathing problems before Anthony Murray passed away. Guyana Ferry Disaster, Regional Recovery: Off Guyana’s Essequibo coast, the MV Barima search and recovery continues with authorities now saying 27 bodies have been recovered and 83 people remain missing, while the passenger count is revised to 179; divers from French Guiana are among the teams, and Guyana is working to reposition the wreck to improve access for further recovery. Public Health Watch: The US CDC has issued a travel health notice tied to chikungunya outbreaks, listing French Guiana among affected destinations. Regional Cooperation: CARICOM’s tax administrators meet in Georgetown (27–31 July) for the COTA general assembly and technical conference, focused on smarter, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems. Connectivity Milestone: EllaLink says the Lum@link marine installation is set to begin in Cayenne, aiming to complete the first direct submarine connection between French Guiana and continental Europe by end-2026.
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