Telecom Leadership in French Guiana: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union during CTU ICT Week 2026 in French Guiana, after serving as CTU Vice-President (2024–2026), signaling fresh regional momentum for connectivity and ICT policy. Subsea Connectivity for Health & Access: EllaLink says branching units for Pará and Maranhão have been laid on the seabed as part of the Lum@link campaign, with the system connecting Cayenne, French Guiana to the main EllaLink route—supporting future high-capacity links that can improve access to services. Earth Monitoring from French Guiana: Two European satellites, Sentinel-3C and FLEX, launched from the European Spaceport in French Guiana to track land/sea temperature, ocean color, ice, and atmospheric changes—useful for climate, wildfire, and water quality monitoring. Space Science Flyby: ESA’s JUICE probe is set for a gravity-assist Earth flyby this Sunday, boosting its path toward Jupiter’s ocean moons. Maritime Safety Probe: Guyana’s President announced an independent Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima disaster, including review of rescue response, safety compliance, and the vessel’s seaworthiness and crew conduct.