Connectivity & Infrastructure: EllaLink says its Caribbean Gateway (ECG) has moved into the development phase, aiming to link Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire; the operator will turn letters of intent into firm commitments, complete financing, and target service by end-2029. Regional Policy & Funding: Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved €2.84M in European Social Fund Plus support for education, plus an employee meal-card contract and a projected €1.49M payment schedule tied to a major Computech dispute—while continuing legal action over the final debt. Local Sports (Martinique): Martinique heads to Paramaribo seeking first points in its Nations League campaign against Suriname, with both sides looking to shift the Group B standings. Culture & Community: A commentary on the World Creole Music Festival’s 25th anniversary argues for the importance of Cabinet and due-process authority behind state-funded decisions. Health & Professions: Grenada’s pharmacy council chairman marks World Pharmacists Day 2026, stressing pharmacists’ role in safe, effective medicine and community outreach.