Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has officially launched its EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative, moving the project into the development phase with a planned open-access, carrier-neutral submarine fibre system linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, plus a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the company says it will turn letters of intent into binding landing-partner commitments, complete financing, and target service by end-2029. Regional Tech & Investment: FHS World—an international hospitality investment summit—will return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027, with a programme spanning wellness and medical tourism, branding, sustainability, and “technology and AI,” aiming to draw about 1,200 delegates. Language & Culture (Science of Society): A feature explains how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures, tracing the path from contact and pidgin stages to Creole as a native tongue. Local Governance (Saint-Martin): Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved European education funding (€2.84M), plus an employee meal-card contract and a projected €1.49M payment schedule in the Computech dispute while continuing legal action over the final debt. Sports on TV (Martinique audience): Broadcast listings highlight major football and basketball playoff coverage, including CONCACAF Nations matches featuring Martinique.