AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTelecom Infrastructure: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) development phase, proposing an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine fibre route from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the company will now turn letters of intent into binding landing-partner commitments, complete financing, and target service by end-2029. Regional Connectivity & Capacity: A new proposal for an ABC Islands ferry is framed as urgently needed to ease travel bottlenecks that leave tourists booking flights weeks ahead, highlighting how transport capacity pressures tourism-driven economies across the Caribbean. Culture & Community: The World Creole Music Festival commentary revisits how government due process and Cabinet authority shape public funding decisions tied to tourism goals. Film & Diaspora Networks: The inaugural Bermuda Black Film Festival (Oct 15–18, 2026) will feature 20+ films from 15+ countries/territories, with submissions including Guadeloupe and a focus on education, cultural exchange and professional development. Health Watch: A report on soursop (graviola) lists six commonly claimed health benefits but stresses that human proof remains limited, calling for more rigorous trials. Leadership Moves: Travis Mitchell is set to leave Maryland Public Television for a museum leadership role, while Jon Abbott takes over as CEO of MOCA Los Angeles.
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