AGP Executive Report

Saint Barthélemy Politics: No substantive local government or political developments appeared in this week’s coverage. The available stories focused on French entertainer Élie Semoun and allegations involving celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai.

Saint Barthélemy Politics: No substantive local government or political developments appeared in this week’s coverage.

Saint Barthélemy Politics: No relevant local political or government developments appeared in this week’s coverage.

Saint Barthélemy Politics: No significant local government or political developments appeared in the supplied reports.

Regional Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy was approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union during ICT Week 2026 in Cayenne, held October 5–9. The decision builds on the territory’s links to the CTU through the Caribbean Internet Exchange project and the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange, and expands cooperation across the Leeward Islands. The week brought Caribbean governments and partners together to advance work on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications resilience.

Regional Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, widening its links with the region. The decision, made at ICT Week 2026 in French Guiana, builds on the territory’s involvement in the Caribbean Internet Exchange and the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. The meeting also focused on regional cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications resilience.

Regional Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional work on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications resilience. The decision came at CTU ICT Week in French Guiana, where officials highlighted the territory’s links to the Caribbean Internet Exchange and Saint-Barth Internet Exchange.

Regional Digital Policy: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional cooperation on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications. The decision, made during CTU ICT Week in French Guiana, builds on the territory’s links to the Caribbean Internet Exchange and Saint-Barth Internet Exchange.

Regional Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional cooperation on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications. The decision was made during CTU ICT Week in French Guiana, the first time the gathering was held in a French territory. EU and Overseas Territories: European Parliament development lawmakers adopted a position calling for more funding and democratic oversight for the EU’s overseas countries and territories, and for local communities to be consulted on critical raw-material decisions. The report covers the EU’s relationship with the territories, including Saint Barthélemy.

Regional Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, building on its involvement in the Caribbean Internet Exchange and the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. The decision came during CTU ICT Week in French Guiana, where regional leaders also focused on AI, cybersecurity and resilient digital infrastructure. EU Relations: European Parliament development committee members called for more funding and stronger democratic oversight for the EU’s overseas countries and territories, which include Saint Barthélemy. They also urged local communities to be consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials.

Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional work on AI, cybersecurity, telecommunications resilience and digital infrastructure. The decision recognises the territory’s links to the CTU through the Caribbean Internet Exchange and the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. EU and Overseas Territories: European Parliament development lawmakers adopted a position calling for more EU funding and democratic oversight for overseas countries and territories, and consultation with local communities on critical raw materials. The proposal covers 13 territories, including Saint Barthélemy.

Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, formalising ties built through the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange and opening the way to wider regional cooperation on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. EU Relations: European Parliament development committee members voted to seek more funding and democratic oversight for the EU’s overseas territories, including Saint Barthélemy, and called for local communities to be consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials. The vote sets out the committee’s position on proposed changes to the EU’s association with the territories.

Regional Digital Policy: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, building on its links through the Saint-Barth Internet Exchange and widening its role in regional cooperation on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI. EU Relations: European Parliament development lawmakers backed a call for more funding and democratic oversight for the EU’s overseas territories, and for local communities to be consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials.

Regional Digital Policy: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an Associate Member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, recognizing its links through the Caribbean Internet Exchange project and Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. The decision came at CTU ICT Week in French Guiana, where regional leaders also focused on AI, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. EU Overseas Territories: European Parliament development MEPs are seeking more EU funding and stronger democratic oversight for overseas territories, along with local consultation on decisions involving critical raw materials.

Regional Digital Policy: Saint-Barthélemy was approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union during ICT Week in French Guiana, expanding its role in regional cooperation on AI, cybersecurity, telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The CTU cited the territory’s links through the Caribbean Internet Exchange and Saint-Barth Internet Exchange. Overseas Territories: European Parliament development lawmakers backed a position calling for more EU funding and democratic oversight for overseas territories, as well as consultation with local communities on decisions involving critical raw materials. The report covers 13 territories, including Saint-Barthélemy.

Digital Cooperation: Saint Barthélemy has been approved as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, expanding its role in regional work on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications resilience. The decision came during CTU ICT Week in French Guiana, held October 5–9, which brought together Caribbean governments and partners. EU Relations: European Parliament development lawmakers have called for more funding and stronger democratic oversight for the EU’s overseas countries and territories, which include Saint Barthélemy. Their report also says local communities should be consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials.