Overseas Investment Push: France’s Overseas Territories Minister Naïma Moutchou unveiled the “Outre-mer One” fund at the Banque de France, already topping its €30m target and now positioned to reach about €35m, with INCO Ventures managing financing alongside AFD and Banque des Territoires plus private backers like BRED, EDF and the Bernard Hayot Group. Local Economy Focus: The plan shifts from covering remoteness costs to backing commercially viable projects tied to local strengths—tropical biodiversity, marine resources and the “blue economy”—with an emphasis on “investment, not subsidy.” Connectivity for the Region: EllaLink officially launched its Caribbean Gateway initiative at CTU ICT Week 2026 in Cayenne, moving from design to committed development for a submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, aiming for service by end-2029. Language Tensions in Guadeloupe: A video sparked outrage after Guadeloupe’s prefect Thierry Devimeux accused a Black fisherman of disrespect for speaking Creole, reigniting debate over Creole vs French and colonial-era class and racism claims. Sport Spotlight: In CONCACAF Nations League action, Guadeloupe beat Bermuda 2-1 in their opener, while Saint Lucia’s “Piton Boyz” surged to a 5-2 win over Bermuda—setting up a weekend clash involving Guadeloupe.