AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCaribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has formally launched the Caribbean Gateway initiative into its development phase, proposing an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine fibre system linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the project targets service by end-2029 after converting letters of intent into binding landing-partner commitments and closing financing. Regional Transport Capacity: A new proposal for an ABC Islands ferry is framed as urgently needed to ease capacity constraints that push travelers to book weeks ahead and rely on limited short-haul air capacity. Local Industry Disruption: Glenns Creek Distillery in Kentucky suffered major fire damage to vacant buildings and storage areas, with officials saying production areas were unaffected and no spirits were lost, but power was knocked out while investigators look into the cause. Culture with Economic Angle: The Bermuda Black Film Festival (Oct 15–18, 2026) highlights Caribbean participation, including submissions from Guadeloupe, and positions the event as education and professional development with economic opportunity. Sports (Regional Interest): Saint Lucia’s Piton Boyz bounced back with a 5-2 win over Bermuda in the CONCACAF Nations League.
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