An 8-year-old boy was found dead in a bus in French Guiana, prompting an investigation and suspension of the service provider. Another man died in a fishing trip, and road deaths in Guadeloupe have decreased.
Child found dead in bus
A child aged eight was found dead in a bus in the Paramana area, near the village of Sainte-Rose de Lima in Matoury, on Tuesday, October 13. The boy was discovered dehydrated and in a state of rigor mortis by firefighters from the SDIS of Guyane, who were dispatched at 2:30 p.m.School alert triggers investigation
The alert was raised by the director of the Jacques Lony school in Matoury after the child did not attend school that morning. A psychological support team was deployed by the rector of the Académie de Guyane.Suspension of bus service
The school bus was managed by the Agglo, or the Community of Agglomeration of the Center Coast (CACL). On Tuesday evening, the president Sandra Trochimara announced the suspension of the service provider operating on the route connecting the Stoupan sector to the Matoury town schools.Another death reported
Separately, Edgar Tehahe, the 65-year-old fourth deputy mayor of Arue, was found dead after a fishing trip on the same day. His body was discovered lifeless far out at sea by the JRCC.Financial prosecutor announces changes
In Guadeloupe, the National Financial Prosecutor's Office announced plans to strengthen its presence in overseas territories during a visit to Basse-Terre on October 13. Prosecutor Pascal Prache mentioned new resources to improve the handling of financial cases, noting an overrepresentation of breaches of integrity in the region.Road deaths decrease but risks remain
According to recent statistics, the number of road deaths in Guadeloupe has decreased, with 30 fatalities from January 1 to October 9, compared to 43 during the same period last year. However, the gendarmes warn that risky behaviors have not decreased.Public event highlights personal story
A man in his sixties died after being hit by a car in Grand-Baie (Gosier) in the early evening on Tuesday. Additionally, a public discussion titled Web Connect’ #11 will focus on the story of Destiny Tere, who became a quadriplegic at 16 after a car accident, alongside her mother Raina Tuterarii. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 14, starting at 6 p.m., live on Facebook and YouTube.New events and job growth
Other news includes the announcement of the Grand Raid and Diagonale des Fous 2026, with details on race times, departure hours, and locations. Additionally, 75,755 jobs were recorded in 2025, representing a 2.5% increase in staff numbers, mainly driven by the commercial tertiary sector.Entrepreneur and audit call
The Adie supported Steeves Fisdiepas, a creative entrepreneur from the North who expresses his art directly on clothing. The association "Que choisir ensemble" is calling for an independent audit of Aircalin following a series of failures on its planes.
