AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline deal letting travelers book one itinerary on a single ticket across the English/French-speaking Caribbean, with baggage checked through and no need for separate tickets or re-checking—routes link Antigua (V.C. Bird), Guyana, and multiple islands to Air Caraïbes services including French Guiana, plus onward connections to Paris-Orly. Space & Industry in Kourou: Amazon will send 36 “Amazon Leo” broadband satellites on Ariane 6 from French Guiana on June 17, using upgraded P160C boosters for higher payload capacity. Guiana Space Centre Investment: PLD Space announced a €35m build-out of its orbital launch complex at Kourou (ELM-Diamant), with €13m earmarked for 20+ local French Guiana firms, aiming to boost European sovereign launch access. French Law & Colonial Legacy: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously (254-0) to repeal the Code Noir, the 1685 slavery-era decree that still lingered in law; the bill now heads to the Senate. Regional Trade Debate: France is urging Guyana to fast-track its deepwater port, while local commentary warns Guyana to scrutinize who benefits most—especially given the proximity of French Guiana. Local Governance & Flooding: A Guyana letter urges relief over political point-scoring, arguing flooding is long-standing but highlighting a larger, more visible government response now.
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