AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital & Tax Cooperation: Tax administrators from across CARICOM will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27-31 July) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” revenue systems, with the Guyana Revenue Authority hosting and OECD-linked discussions on tax and development. Regional Integration: Martinique and French Guiana have officially joined CARICOM as associate members, bringing associate membership to eight countries and deepening ties between French-speaking and English-speaking Caribbean islands. Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks have started marine installation of the Lum@link subsea cable, with the ship sailing to Cayenne; the 2,100 km link aims to deliver French Guiana’s first direct submarine connection to continental Europe by end-2026. Local Business & Risk: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana has reignited debate on human-wildlife conflict and conservation messaging, highlighting rare but serious injuries near the Kourou River. Sports & Talent: French Guiana-born goalkeeper Mike Maignan is profiled as the “quiet anchor” behind France’s World Cup run, underlining the territory’s growing footprint in elite football.
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