Regional Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union during CTU ICT Week 2026 in French Guiana, with a focus on strengthening regional ICT cooperation. Space & Earth Monitoring: Two new European satellites—Sentinel-3C and FLEX—launched from the European Spaceport in French Guiana to improve tracking of land/sea temperature, ocean color, ice, and atmosphere, supporting things like wildfire detection and water quality monitoring. Subsea Connectivity for Health-Linked Services: EllaLink says branching units for Pará and Maranhão have been laid on the seabed as part of the Lum@link campaign, paving the way for future cable branches that can boost digital access across the region. Maritime Safety Inquiry: Guyana’s government launched an independent Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima disaster, including review of rescue response, maritime safety compliance, and vessel maintenance—important for protecting lives and reducing future health risks.