AGP Executive Report

Inter-Guiana Games: Guyana retained its futsal title with a 7–5 win over Suriname, capping a tournament that brought young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname together in Paramaribo. French Guiana also faced Guyana in the under-18 chess competition. Regional Fitness: French Guiana athletes joined 125 competitors from across the three territories at Suriname’s HYROX event; Guyana’s Dillon Mahadeo and Jamie McDonald took third in doubles. Francophone Culture: Guyana’s expanded Alliance Française centre plans more classes, music and film events, plus volunteer exchanges with French Guiana and other French-speaking territories.

Inter-Guiana Games: Guyana defended its futsal title with a 7–5 win over host Suriname in Paramaribo, at the regional Games featuring Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Regional Fitness: The Suriname HYROX drew 125 athletes from all three territories; Guyana’s Dillon Mahadeo and Jamie McDonald took third in doubles. Francophone Culture: Alliance Française Guyana’s new Georgetown facility is expanding French classes for children and adults, with plans for music, film screenings and cultural events that could connect participants from French Guiana.

Inter-Guiana Games: Guyana defended its futsal title with a 7-5 win over Suriname in Paramaribo. The Games brought together young athletes from Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Regional Fitness: French Guianese athletes were among 125 competitors at Suriname’s HYROX event, where Guyana’s Dillon Mahadeo and Jamie McDonald placed third in doubles. Francophone Culture: Guyana’s Alliance Française is expanding French classes for children and adults, with plans for music, film screenings and exchange opportunities involving French Guiana and other French-speaking territories.

Inter-Guiana Games: Young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname met in Paramaribo for the regional Games, competing across eight sports. Officials renewed calls to keep the nearly six-decade event going and expand opportunities for youth. Francophone Culture: Guyana’s Alliance Française is expanding French classes for children and adults, with plans for music, film screenings and cultural events. Its new Georgetown centre also aims to support exchanges with French Guiana and other French-speaking territories. Overseas Voices: Chef and regional councillor Babette de Rozières criticized the political and media silence around France’s overseas territories, including French Guiana, and urged residents to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

Inter-Guiana Games: The 2026 Games opened in Paramaribo, bringing young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname together across eight sports. Officials renewed calls to preserve the nearly 60-year-old event and expand opportunities for youth. Francophone Culture: Guyana’s Alliance Française is broadening French classes for children and adults and plans more music, film screenings and cultural events, with volunteer and internship exchanges involving French Guiana.

Inter-Guiana Games: The regional games opened in Paramaribo, bringing together young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname across eight sports. Officials called for the nearly 60-year-old event to grow as a platform for youth development and regional ties. Francophone Culture: Guyana’s Alliance Française plans to expand French classes for children and adults, alongside music, film screenings and cultural events. Its volunteer and internship programme could also bring participants from French Guiana and other French-speaking territories.

Inter-Guiana Games: The Games opened in Paramaribo, bringing young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname together for competition through Oct. 25. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to the event, which has run since 1967, and called for wider youth-sport collaboration, including a possible path to CARICOM Games. Chess: Under-18 players from the three territories are competing in separate boys’ and girls’ divisions, giving young talents a chance to gain international experience. Francophone Culture: Alliance Française of Guyana plans to expand French classes for children and adults, alongside music, film screenings and cultural events. Its new Georgetown facility is also intended to support exchanges with French Guiana and other French-speaking territories.

Inter-Guiana Games: The 2026 Games opened in Paramaribo, bringing young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname together through October 25. The eight-sport programme includes chess, basketball, athletics and boxing, with officials highlighting the event’s role in youth development and regional ties. Francophone Culture: Guyana’s Alliance Française plans to broaden French classes for children and adults, while expanding music, film screenings and other cultural activities. Its volunteer programme may also bring participants from French Guiana and Guadeloupe to Guyana.

Inter-Guiana Games: The 2026 Games opened in Paramaribo, bringing together young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname through October 25. The eight-sport programme includes chess, while officials renewed calls to preserve the event’s legacy and strengthen youth development. Francophone Culture: Alliance Française of Guyana plans to expand French classes for children and adults at its new Georgetown centre, alongside music, film and cultural events. Its volunteer and internship programme is also set to welcome participants from French Guiana and other French-speaking territories.

Regional Sports: The Inter-Guiana Games bring young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname together in Paramaribo from October 23 to 25. The three-day event features eight sports, including athletics, swimming, basketball, futsal, volleyball, chess, judo and boxing, with French Guiana facing its neighbours across the competitions.

Regional Games: The Inter-Guiana Games open in Suriname this week, bringing young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname together through October 25. The program includes chess, basketball, athletics and other sports, with Guyana’s chess team set to face French Guiana and the host nation. Film: Montreal’s Massimadi Festival is screening works about Afro-Queer communities in the Antilles and Guianas, alongside Indigenous and Two-Spirit films, through November 8.

Regional Sports: The Inter-Guiana Games run October 23–26 in Suriname, with French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname competing across eight sports. French Guiana faces Guyana in men’s and women’s basketball on Friday, while the men’s futsal teams also meet that day. Golf: French Guiana players joined regional competitors at the Suriname Invitational on October 17–18; reports highlighted the Guyanese delegation but gave no results for the French Guianese golfers.

Inter-Guiana Games: French Guiana joins Guyana and Suriname for the Oct. 23–26 regional contest, featuring eight sports, including athletics, basketball, chess and boxing. French Guiana’s basketball teams face Guyana on Friday, while the men’s futsal teams also meet. Film & Culture: Montreal’s Massimadi Festival runs through Nov. 8 with more than 40 Afro-queer and Indigenous films; its program includes a spotlight on Afro-Queer communities in the Antilles and Guianas.

Regional Golf: A 36-member Guyanese team competed in the Oct. 17–18 Suriname Invitational, where the field included golfers from French Guiana and other neighboring territories. Guianas on Screen: Montreal’s Massimadi Festival, running through Nov. 8, features films exploring Afro-Queer communities in the Antilles and Guianas, alongside Indigenous and Two-Spirit stories. Student Voices: An interview with activist Basile Copin notes that student protests began earlier in French Guiana and other overseas territories before spreading across metropolitan France, where they drew wider media attention.

Regional Golf: The Oct. 17–18 Suriname Invitational brought together golfers from French Guiana, Guyana and other regional communities, with Guyana sending a 36-player team. Organizers say the event also strengthens cross-border ties and junior development. Guianas on Screen: Montreal’s Massimadi Festival runs through Nov. 8, showcasing more than 40 Afro-queer and Indigenous films, including a program spotlighting Afro-Queer communities in the Antilles and Guianas. Student Protests: Interviews with youth activists say school protests began in French Guiana and other overseas territories before spreading across mainland France, amid concerns over underfunded education and public services. They also say those earlier demonstrations received little media attention.

Film & Culture: Montreal’s Massimadi Festival runs through Nov. 8 with more than 40 Afro-Queer and Indigenous films, including a program focused on Afro-Queer communities in the Antilles and Guianas. Regional Golf: A 36-player Guyanese team competed at the Oct. 17–18 Suriname Invitational, alongside golfers from French Guiana and across the region.