AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Connectivity Boost: EllaLink has moved its Caribbean Gateway proposal into the development phase, planning an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine fibre link from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, aiming for service by end-2029 after converting letters of intent into binding commitments and closing financing. Outre-mer Investment Push: France launched the €35m “Outre-mer One” fund at the Banque de France summit, already topping its €30m target, to shift overseas development from subsidies toward commercially viable investment—highlighting biodiversity, marine resources and the “blue economy.” Language & Culture Spotlight: A new explainer looks at how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures, not just altered French. Local Tech/Community Angle: The CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview highlights continued evolution in offshore racing, with the 2026 edition marked by record speed and shorter course times. Arts & Diaspora: The inaugural Bermuda Black Film Festival (Oct 15–18, 2026) announces submissions including Guadeloupe and positions the event as a platform for education, exchange and professional opportunities across the diaspora.
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