Air Travel Boost: Air France will launch a new nonstop route between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Panama City from Dec. 11, with twice-weekly flights until March 5, 2027—timed to connect travellers from Martinique and French Guiana. Sports at the CAC Games: Guadeloupe’s Ulric Porter won gold in the men’s 110m hurdles (13.46) while Trinidad and Tobago’s Rinaldo Moore took silver (13.56), as the athletics programme continued in Santo Domingo. Energy & Jobs: Guadeloupe’s Sud-Soufrière geothermal exploration permit has been granted to French firm Albioma for five years, covering 62 sq km across several communes, with drilling requiring separate environmental approval. Tour de Guadeloupe Controversy: Two riders were disqualified after a cheating video showed them holding onto a team car, leading to fines and points penalties. Local Legal News: A geothermal-related and resort-related court story also surfaced this week as bail was granted in rape and sexual assault cases involving resort staff, with strict conditions set by the courts. Business & Finance: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 growth, driven by energy storage revenues nearly tripling year over year.