AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConnectivity & Telecom: EllaLink officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway, a new open-access, carrier-neutral submarine cable linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the project moves into the development phase at CTU ICT Week 2026, with EllaLink converting letters of intent into binding commitments, completing financing, and targeting service by end-2029. Maritime Transport Need: A proposal for an ABC Islands ferry is framed as urgently needed to fix capacity gaps affecting regional travel and logistics. Local Industry Disruption: Glenns Creek Distillery reported a major fire that destroyed several vacant buildings; officials say no product was lost and production areas were unaffected, but power was impacted while authorities investigate. Culture & Film (Regional Talent): Bermuda announced its inaugural Black Film Festival (Oct 15–18, 2026), with submissions including Guadeloupe and a focus on education, exchange and professional opportunities. Arts & Heritage: Guadeloupe-based artist Eddy Firmin is highlighted for work interrogating colonization, identity and Afro-Caribbean traditions like Gwoka.
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