AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Cooperation: Cayenne hosted CTU ICT Week on Oct. 5–9, the first time the Caribbean union held its flagship event in a French territory. Talks focused on AI, cybersecurity and resilient telecoms; Saint Barthélemy was approved as an associate member. Air Links: A new Guyana-France agreement replaces a 1976 pact and clears the way for Trans Guyana Airways to seek approval for at least two weekly Georgetown–Cayenne flights. The trip would take about 75 minutes, compared with up to 24 hours overland. Undersea Cable: EllaLink has launched development of a cable system linking Cayenne with Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western branch serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Service is targeted for 2029. Regional Climate: CariCOF warns a strong El Niño could bring drought and humid heat to the Guianas, with heat peaking in October; French Guiana may be an exception to the region’s heightened flood risk. Amazon Crime: An Interpol operation across nine countries led to 233 arrests and identified 60,000 hectares of illegally cleared forest, while investigators traced suspected environmental crimes to companies and financial networks. Tribute: CARICOM chair Philip Pierre mourned French Guiana leader Gabriel Serville, citing his role in strengthening ties with the Caribbean and securing associate membership.
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