AGP Executive Report

Aviation Links: Suriname and France have agreed to deepen technical cooperation on aviation safety, with better air links between Paramaribo and Cayenne a possible long-term benefit. The agreement does not lift existing restrictions or set a schedule for new flights. Kourou Spaceport: Thirty-six Amazon Leo satellites have arrived at the European Spaceport in French Guiana ahead of a planned launch aboard an Ariane 64 rocket. Cross-Border Justice: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne remains in custody in Guyana after an INTERPOL-wanted arrest. He is fighting extradition over a 2021 murder case and is due back in court on October 23.

Air Links: Suriname and France have agreed to strengthen aviation safety oversight, with possible future prospects for better connections between Paramaribo and Cayenne. The deal does not lift current restrictions or set a timeline for new flights. Kourou Spaceport: Thirty-six Amazon Leo satellites have arrived in French Guiana for final preparations ahead of a planned launch aboard an Ariane 64 rocket. Cross-Border Justice: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, wanted over the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye, was arrested in Guyana and is being held pending extradition proceedings, set to resume October 23.

Kourou Spaceport: French Guiana’s equatorial launch site remains a key gateway for European spaceflight, with its location helping rockets carry heavier payloads into orbit. Amazon Leo: Thirty-six satellites have arrived at Kourou for final preparations before a planned launch aboard an Ariane 64 rocket. Extradition: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, sentenced in absentia to 30 years for the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne, is in custody in Guyana. He was denied bail as extradition proceedings continue; his next court date is October 23.

Spaceport: Thirty-six Amazon Leo satellites have arrived at Kourou for final preparations ahead of a planned launch aboard an Ariane 64 rocket, bringing another major commercial mission to French Guiana. Amazon’s satellite network was also recently tested by the U.S. Army for field communications. Extradition: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, sentenced in absentia to 30 years for the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne, was arrested in Guyana. He was denied bail as extradition proceedings continue; his case is due back in court on October 23.

Spaceport: Thirty-six Amazon Leo satellites have arrived at the European Spaceport in Kourou for final preparations ahead of a planned launch aboard an Ariane 64 rocket. Extradition Case: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne remains in custody in Guyana after being arrested on an INTERPOL warrant. He is wanted over the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye and was sentenced in absentia to 30 years by the Cayenne Assize Court. His extradition proceedings are scheduled to resume on October 23.

Extradition Case: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, 29, was arrested in Guyana on an INTERPOL warrant and remanded after bail was denied. He faces extradition proceedings over the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne; French Guianese reports say he was sentenced to 30 years in prison in absentia. His case returns to court on October 23. Kourou Launches: Amazon says two launches are planned in the coming weeks for its Leo satellite network, including one from the Guiana Space Center. The network was recently tested by the U.S. Army in Maryland for field communications.

Extradition Case: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, 29, was arrested in Guyana on an INTERPOL warrant over the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne. Sentenced in absentia to 30 years in prison, he was denied bail and remanded pending extradition proceedings, with his case adjourned to October 23. Kourou Launches: Amazon says two launches carrying satellites for its Leo network are planned in the coming weeks, including one from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou. The network was recently tested by the U.S. Army for field communications.

Extradition Case: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, sentenced in absentia to 30 years for the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne, has been arrested in Guyana. A court denied him bail as extradition proceedings continue, with the case adjourned to October 23. Kourou Spaceport: Amazon says two launches are planned in the coming weeks for its Leo satellite network, including one from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou. The network was recently tested by the U.S. Army for field communications.

Extradition Case: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, 29, was arrested in Guyana on an INTERPOL warrant over the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne. Sentenced in absentia to 30 years, he was denied bail as extradition proceedings began; his case returns to court on October 23. Kourou Launches: Amazon says two launches are planned in the coming weeks to expand its Leo satellite network, including one from the Guiana Space Center. The network was recently tested by the U.S. Army for field communications.

Extradition: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, sentenced in absentia to 30 years for the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne, was arrested in Guyana on an INTERPOL warrant. Bail was denied as extradition proceedings continue; his case returns to court on October 23. Space Industry: Amazon says its Leo satellite network delivered download speeds above 400 Mbps in a U.S. Army test. The company is preparing two launches in the coming weeks from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou as it expands the network.

Extradition Case: French Guianese national Dane Langhorne, 29, was arrested in Guyana on an INTERPOL warrant and remanded after his bail application was denied. He faces extradition proceedings, with his next court appearance set for October 23. Langhorne was sentenced in absentia to 30 years for the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne; reports say she was working as a drug courier. Kourou Space Sector: Amazon says its Leo satellite network will support upcoming launches from the Guiana Space Center, as the company and U.S. Army continue testing the system for military communications.

Extradition Case: A French Guianese man wanted over the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne has been arrested in Guyana. Dane Langhorne, sentenced to 30 years in absentia, was denied bail as extradition proceedings continue; his next court date is October 23. Kourou Launches: Amazon says satellites for its Leo network are ready for upcoming launches, including one aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the Guiana Space Center. The company recently tested the network with the U.S. Army.

Extradition: A French Guianese man wanted over the 2021 murder of Alicia Faye in Cayenne has been arrested in Guyana. Dane Langhorne, sentenced to 30 years in prison in absentia, was denied bail and is due back in court on October 23 as extradition proceedings continue. Digital Cooperation: Cayenne hosted the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s ICT Week for the first time in a French territory, bringing regional officials together to discuss AI, cybersecurity and resilient digital infrastructure. Kourou Launches: Amazon says it will launch more satellites for its Leo network in the coming weeks, including one mission from the Guiana Space Center, as the company explores military communications uses.

Space and Connectivity: Amazon’s Leo network reached download speeds above 400 Mbps in a U.S. Army field test. The company says one of two planned satellite launches will lift off from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou. Regional Digital Cooperation: CTU ICT Week brought Caribbean officials and technology leaders to Cayenne on Oct. 5–9 for talks on AI, cybersecurity, telecommunications and digital infrastructure. It was the first time the union’s flagship event was held in a French territory, and Saint Barthélemy was approved as an associate member.

Space and Connectivity: Amazon says its low-Earth-orbit network delivered download speeds above 400 Mbps in a U.S. Army field test. The company plans a coming satellite launch aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou. Digital Cooperation: Cayenne hosted the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s ICT Week from October 5–9, the first time its annual event and statutory meetings were held in a French territory. Regional delegates discussed AI, cybersecurity, resilient telecoms and digital infrastructure; Saint Barthélemy was approved as an associate member.

Space Industry: Amazon’s Leo satellite network delivered download speeds above 400 Mbps in a U.S. Army field test. The company says two launches are planned in the coming weeks, including one from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou. Regional Digital Cooperation: Cayenne hosted CTU ICT Week from October 5–9, the first time the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s annual event and statutory meetings were held in a French territory. Delegates focused on AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and stronger regional cooperation; Saint Barthélemy was approved as an associate member.