AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoCustoms & Security: France is stepping up its fight against drug trafficking in Guiana with a first phase of “Customs Plan 2030” starting in 2027, including 15 extra customs posts at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane, a leased Beechcraft for high-seas monitoring, and a high-capacity mobile scanner to boost container screening precision. Maritime Safety: A deadly Guyana ferry disaster (MV Barima) is still driving calls for major maritime rule changes after dozens died, with authorities focused on salvage and recovery while scrutiny grows over vessel management and oversight. Space & Earth Observation: Avio’s Vega-C launch from Kourou is set for September 14 to put Copernicus Sentinel-3C into orbit, alongside ESA’s FLEX satellite, strengthening ocean, land, ice and atmosphere monitoring that supports climate services and environmental response. Regional Trade & Logistics: Caribbean economists argue a proposed regional ferry service could cut intra-Caricom shipping costs, support regional manufacturing, and act as trade infrastructure—not just transport—by easing cargo bottlenecks.
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