AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoMaritime Safety in Focus: After the ST VINCENT VII incident off French Guiana, Trinidadian fisherman Anthony Murray (65) died aboard the vessel that rescued the six crew members, ending a week of uncertainty that had seen all six found alive and in reasonably good health. Ongoing Search & Rescue: In Guyana, the MV Barima ferry disaster continues to dominate regional headlines: 27 bodies recovered and 83 people still missing after the death toll rose from earlier figures, with authorities now confident 179 were aboard despite an inaccurate passenger manifest. Regional Connectivity: EllaLink’s Lum@link submarine cable installation is set to begin in Cayenne, aiming to deliver the first direct optical connection between French Guiana and continental Europe by end-2026. Energy & Industry: French firm HDF Energy says it has secured land in Jamaica for a utility-scale solar plus hydrogen and battery storage project, inviting investors and contractors. Regional Integration: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, expanding Caribbean ties across French- and English-speaking islands.
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