Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink says its “Caribbean Gateway” has moved into the development stage, aiming for an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine link from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, and possible onward branches toward several nearby islands; the company stresses construction hasn’t started yet and targets service entry by end-2029 after converting letters of intent into binding landing-partner deals. Local Governance & Funding: Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved September 24 measures including €2.84M in European Social Fund Plus education support, plus an employee meal-card contract and a projected €1.49M payment schedule tied to the Computech dispute while litigation continues over the final owed amount. Language & Culture (Science of Society): A piece explores how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and grammar, tracing how they diverged from French beyond vocabulary. Arts & Waterways: The Toronto Biennial of Art uses Great Lakes and Caribbean-linked waterways as a theme, connecting ecological and political disruption through site-specific works. Sports TV: Listings highlight major playoff and international matches, including CONCACAF action featuring Martinique vs Honduras.