Renewables & Hydrogen: HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France) says it has secured land in Jamaica for a utility-scale solar plus hydrogen and battery storage project, inviting investors, contractors, suppliers and operators to join development, financing, construction and operations; the site is pitched at over 160 MW of solar peak capacity and ties into Jamaica’s 2030 renewables target. Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks report the Lum@link marine installation is set to start from Cayenne after the cable ship CS Île d’Yeu sails, aiming to complete over the summer and be ready for service by end-2026—building the first direct submarine link between French Guiana and continental Europe. Maritime Safety in the Region: Search and rescue continues after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana, with Guyana’s PM saying 27 bodies have been recovered and 83 people remain missing; the search area has been expanded and French Guiana support includes divers, doctors and a mechanic. Regional Integration: Martinique and French Guiana have officially joined CARICOM as associate members, expanding the bloc’s associate roster to eight. Local Environment & Research: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana is reigniting debate on human-wildlife conflict and conservation trade-offs.