AGP Executive Report

Regional Digital Links: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, strengthening its role in regional cooperation on AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and resilient telecommunications. The decision recognizes the territory’s ties through the Caribbean Internet Exchange and Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. Overseas Territory Support: EU lawmakers are seeking more funding and stronger local consultation for overseas territories, including those in the Caribbean, as the bloc updates its partnership framework.

Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, strengthening its role in regional work on AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications resilience. The decision recognizes its ties to the CTU through the Caribbean Internet Exchange project and the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. The announcement came during CTU ICT Week in French Guiana, the first time the Union’s annual event was held in a French territory.

Caribbean Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, building on ties through the Caribbean Internet Exchange and the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. The decision came during ICT Week 2026 in French Guiana, where regional leaders focused on AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and stronger telecommunications networks. Overseas Territories: European Parliament development lawmakers are seeking more EU funding and stronger local consultation for overseas territories, including when decisions concern critical raw materials.

Caribbean Digital Development: CTU ICT Week 2026 in French Guiana brought regional leaders together to discuss resilience, inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity. It was the union’s first major gathering in a French territory, strengthening ties across the Caribbean and with France and the EU. Overseas Territories: European Parliament development MEPs called for more EU funding and stronger democratic oversight for overseas countries and territories, including Saint Barthélemy. Their adopted position also calls for local communities to be consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials.

Overseas Territories: EU lawmakers are calling for more support and funding for the bloc’s 13 overseas territories, including Saint Barthélemy. Their proposed rules also call for local communities to be consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials.

EU Policy: European Parliament development lawmakers are seeking more funding and democratic oversight for the EU’s overseas territories, with local communities consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials. The proposed changes cover 13 territories, including Saint Barthélemy, and call for stronger support for Greenland.

AI & Computing: femtoAI opened access to its developer community, letting builders use its full-stack AI silicon and compression platform (including an SPU evaluation kit, compressed models, compiler, and Sparsity Studio) aimed at cutting power use and memory needs by about 10x without losing accuracy. EU Science & Governance: Development MEPs pushed for stronger EU support and more democratic oversight for Greenland and other overseas territories, calling for extra funding and local consultation on decisions tied to critical raw materials. Local Relevance (STEM & Policy): the EU push matters for Caribbean and Arctic regions where research capacity, skills, and supply chains can shape resilience—issues Saint Barthélemy communities watch closely. Industry Tech (Trading): FXT was named a nominee across multiple Finance Magnates Awards categories, highlighting its AI agents for market reading, trade mentoring, and risk monitoring—more tech-forward finance than pure travel news. Travel Tech (Lower STEM Fit): Silversea announced 103 new 2028–2029 sailings with new culinary-focused routes, plus expanded port calls, but it’s not a major STEM signal for this week.

EU Overseas Policy: Development MEPs in Strasbourg backed stronger EU support for Greenland and other Overseas Countries and Territories, calling for more funding plus democratic oversight as geostrategic competition rises, with local communities to be consulted on critical raw materials decisions. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable system linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, aims to convert letters of intent into firm commitments, and targets service by end of 2029—an important boost for regional digital resilience and innovation.

EU Overseas Territories & Greenland: Development MEPs in Strasbourg backed a push for stronger EU support for Greenland and other Overseas Countries and Territories, calling for more funding plus democratic oversight as geopolitical competition rises, with local communities to be consulted on decisions tied to critical raw materials. Caribbean Digital Infrastructure: EllaLink officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway initiative, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable system linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, aiming for service by end of 2029. France’s Island Diplomacy: A separate report highlights Macron’s visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and coordination with Canada as a show of force in response to US President Donald Trump’s policies, underscoring how small territories can become strategic diplomatic signals.

Space & Geopolitics: French President Emmanuel Macron’s multiday visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon—joined by Canada’s PM—signals a diplomatic show of force aimed at countering pressure from Washington, highlighting how even remote territories can become strategic nodes in modern politics. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable system linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, converting letters of intent into firm commitments, completing financing, and targeting service readiness by end of 2029—an important boost for regional digital resilience and innovation.

Geopolitics & Science Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron’s multiday visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon—joined by Canada’s prime minister—signals a coordinated show of force against Donald Trump’s Washington, with the tiny French territory’s dependence on mainland support (including medical staffing) highlighting how small places feel big policy shifts. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG), a new fibre-optic submarine cable system linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, moving from design into committed investment and targeting service by end of 2029.

Geopolitics & Science Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron’s multiday visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon—joined by Canada’s prime minister—signals a coordinated show of force against President Donald Trump’s Washington, with the tiny North Atlantic territory’s history of strategic importance and reliance on mainland support (including medical staff) underscoring how small places can become big diplomatic signals. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable system from Cayenne, French Guiana to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, converting letters of intent into firm commitments, completing financing, and targeting service by end of 2029—an important boost for regional digital resilience and innovation.

Geopolitics & Islands: French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau reportedly joined forces on Sept. 19 in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a tiny French territory off Newfoundland, framing the visit as a show of strength against Donald Trump’s Washington—highlighting how small island jurisdictions can become strategic signals. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable system linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, aiming for service by end of 2029.

Geopolitics & Science Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron’s multi-day visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon—joined by Canada’s PM—signals a coordinated show of force against Donald Trump’s Washington, highlighting how even tiny island territories can become strategic partners in international policy. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable from Cayenne, French Guiana to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, converting letters of intent into firm commitments, completing financing, and targeting service by end of 2029.

Geopolitics & Science Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron’s multiday visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon—joined by Canada’s PM—signals a coordinated show of force against Donald Trump’s Washington, with the small French territory’s reliance on mainland support (including medical staff) underscoring how strategic partnerships can shape real-world services. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable system linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, aiming for service by end of 2029. Regional Tech Strategy: The ECG launch was announced during CTU ICT Week 2026 in Cayenne, framing the build as resilience, inclusion, cybersecurity, and innovation for Caribbean digital development.

Geopolitics & Science Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron’s multiday visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon—joined by Canada’s prime minister—signals a show of force against Donald Trump’s Washington, highlighting how even tiny territories can become strategic hubs in international planning. Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, a new high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable system linking Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire; the project moves from design to committed investment, aiming to turn letters of intent into firm commitments, complete financing, and start construction with service targeted for end of 2029.