Digital Infrastructure: EllaLink has officially launched the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG), a new fibre-optic submarine cable corridor from Cayenne (French Guiana) to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire—moving from letters of intent to committed investment, aiming for service by end of 2029. Regional Tech & Mobility: A new push for an ABC Islands ferry highlights a capacity crunch driven by limited small-aircraft routes, with the missing sea link increasingly seen as essential for island services and prices. Science, Health & Community: World Pharmacists Day 2026 spotlights pharmacists as the most accessible front line for medicine advice and minor-to-chronic care, emphasizing safe, effective dispensing and public outreach. Local Culture & Knowledge: A Martinique-linked coffee history piece ties the drink to Enlightenment-era “coffee house” culture—where discussion shaped social and scientific thinking. Sports (Martinique): Martinique heads into Paramaribo seeking first points in Group B as Suriname starts strong, with both teams looking to swing the standings.