Telecom Infrastructure: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have started installing the Lum@link subsea cable, sailing from Calais to Cayenne to build the first direct submarine link between French Guiana and continental Europe, targeting full service by end-2026. Maritime Security & Procurement: France’s Defence Procurement Agency has awarded Couach a contract for 24 new coastal surveillance patrol vessels for the Maritime Gendarmerie, with five planned for overseas territories including French Guiana. Regional Tax Cooperation: CARICOM tax administrators will meet in Georgetown for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference (27–31 July), focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” revenue administration. Sports & Local Spotlight: Florent Malouda rolled back the years in an exhibition match, scoring twice as French Guiana Veterans beat the GFF President’s XI 3-2 in Providence. Space Supply Chain: ÉireComposites in Ireland has manufactured precision carbon-fibre stray light baffles for ESA’s Altius ozone-monitoring satellite, supporting high-accuracy atmospheric measurements. Migration & Cross-Border Crime: A Brazilian Federal Police probe links Cuban migrant exploitation networks to smugglers operating across French Guiana and Brazil, involving extortion and illegal money flows. CARICOM Governance: CARICOM leaders referred the disputed renewal of interim Secretary-General Carla Barnett to the Caribbean Court of Justice, keeping her in post pending a decision.