AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTelecom Infrastructure: EllaLink has officially launched its EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new fibre optic submarine cable from 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. Renewable Energy & Industry: Ormat was selected for up to ~$35M in U.S. Department of Energy funding (with SLB and the University of Utah) to advance Enhanced Geothermal Systems at Dixie Valley and hydrothermal development at Cove Fort—supporting drilling, testing and subsurface work. Maritime & Tourism Economy: Cruise Industry News reports the Costa Serena chartered as a floating hotel for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at roughly $1.36M per day, underscoring the scale of ship-based accommodation demand. Local Culture & Identity: A feature on Guadeloupe’s Carnival morning in Basse-Terre highlights Mas a Kongo—painted traditions tied to memories of slavery and resistance—on French “European soil” in the Caribbean. Food & Health Claims: A report on soursop (graviola/guanabana) notes six commonly cited health benefits, but stresses that human proof remains limited. Offshore Racing & Route du Rhum Build-up: The Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe heads into its home stretch with a record-tight field and intense competition across classes, with the start set for Nov. 1 in Pointe-à-Pitre.
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