AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Safety: A ferry carrying 116 people sank off the coast of French Guiana, with 53 rescued so far and an active search continuing after a distress call late Saturday. Missing at Sea: Families are also urgently appealing for help to locate six crew missing after the fishing vessel St Vincent VII caught fire near the Suriname–French Guiana border; the boat is believed to be drifting without power or communication. Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and ASN say the Lum@link submarine cable is on track for service by end-2026, with the CS Île d’Yeu sailing to Cayenne to begin installation—aimed at the first direct link between French Guiana and continental Europe. Wildlife & Debate: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist has reignited discussion about rare human–wildlife conflicts in French Guiana and what they mean for conservation and public perception. Sports Spotlight: Florent Malouda headlines a French Guiana Veterans vs GFF President’s XI exhibition in Providence, bringing big-name football back to the region.
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