Connectivity & Infrastructure: EllaLink has moved its “Caribbean Gateway” into the development phase, aiming to connect Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the project is open-access and carrier-neutral, and EllaLink says it will convert letters of intent into binding commitments, complete financing, and target service by end-2029. Local Governance & Funding: Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved September 24 measures including €2.84M in European Social Fund Plus education support, plus a projected €1.49M payment schedule tied to a Computech dispute while litigation continues. Science & Language (Culture-Tech Angle): A feature explains how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures, tracing contact → pidgin → creole and stressing that Creoles aren’t “broken” French. Regional Tech/Events: FHS World will return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027, highlighting hospitality investment topics like innovation and AI—an international tech-and-industry signal for Caribbean tourism ecosystems. Sports (Low relevance): Coverage is mostly TV listings and a Martinique vs. Suriname Nations League preview, with no major science/tech updates.