Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) development phase, aiming to connect Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, and targeting service by end-2029 after converting letters of intent into binding commitments and closing financing. Local Administration: Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved €2.84M in European Social Fund Plus education support, plus a projected €1.49M payment schedule in a major Computech dispute while continuing legal steps over the final owed amount. Language & Culture: A new explainer traces how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own structures and histories, not “broken” French. Regional Sports: Martinique’s Nations League campaign continues with a match in Paramaribo against Suriname, with both teams chasing key Group B points. Science & Tech in the News Cycle: The week’s remaining items skew toward TV sports listings and non-science culture/politics, with no additional Martinique-specific research or technology breakthroughs in the provided set.