AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new submarine fibre cable linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, aiming for service by end-2029. Sports & Regional Business: Bermuda striker Nahki Wells is set to play in upcoming matches against Guadeloupe and St Lucia as Bermuda begins its Concacaf Nations League campaign under new coach John Barry Nusum, with the Guadeloupe opener on Friday. Tourism & Demand Signals: Jamaica’s airlift is strengthening, with airlines reporting an average 85% load factor (Jan–Aug 2026) and new/expanded routes from the US and Canada—an indirect read-through for Caribbean travel demand and capacity planning. Culture & Community: Guadeloupe’s European Day of Languages events highlight learning and inclusion, with activities also taking place in local schools and cultural institutions. Maritime Economy: MSC says nine ships will operate in the Caribbean in 2027-28 winter, including two new “World-class” vessels, with Martinique and Guadeloupe among the homeport bases.
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