Telecom & Access: EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) say the CS Île d’Yeu has sailed for Cayenne to install the Lum@link cable branch, aiming for service by end of 2026—France’s first direct digital submarine link between French Guiana and continental Europe, connecting Cayenne to EllaLink off Fortaleza and onward to Portugal. Regional Health & Policy: At the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia (5–8 July), French Guiana was admitted as CARICOM’s eighth Associate Member, with talks covering public health preparedness, food security, climate financing, and regional security—plus guidance sought from the Caribbean Court of Justice on the CARICOM Secretary-General reappointment process. Sports & Community Pride: “Magic Mike” Maignan—born in Cayenne, raised near Paris—gets spotlight for his role as France’s goalkeeper, tying French Guiana roots to elite wellness through sport. Demographics (Wellness Context): A global map looks at where men outnumber women, noting migration and longevity as major drivers of gender imbalances over time.