Space & Defence: The EU plans to multiply its government satellite launches sixfold by 2034, aiming to grow defence spacecraft from about 20 to nearly 300 and total government satellites from ~70 to ~630, with new reliance on launch sites in Norway, the UK and Canada. Regional Policing: At the INTERPOL Americas conference in Georgetown, officials warned that drug profits are increasingly being laundered through illegal gold mining; they pointed to “Operation Guyana Shield” linking Guyana, Brazil, French Guiana and Suriname, with thousands of checks and hundreds of arrests. Cross-Border Security: Prime Minister Mark Phillips stressed that intelligence only works if it reaches officers fast enough across borders, citing coordinated action as the model. Caribbean Telecom Leadership (French Guiana-hosted): During CTU ICT Week 2026 in French Guiana, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Konris Maynard was elected CTU President, while regional ministers pushed AI, data governance and cybersecurity coordination. Connectivity for Cayenne: EllaLink says branching units for Pará and Maranhão are now laid on the seabed, enabling future cable branches from Cayenne’s Lum@link system. Crime Crackdown: Operation ATLAS NEXUS wrapped up with 490+ arrests and 156.9 tonnes seized across Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, including Guyana and Dominica. Maritime Safety: Guyana President Irfaan Ali announced an independent commission of inquiry into the MV Barima disaster, including rescue response, vessel seaworthiness and passenger management.