Air Connectivity & Costs: LIAT Air says it will try to keep fares stable despite a ~50% jump in jet fuel prices, absorbing much of the hit while it expands routes. New Route for Guadeloupe: The airline launched a direct Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay link, running twice weekly (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with plans to grow to daily service as demand rises. Sports Travel Boost: Sky High Dominicana will move 1,435+ athletes and delegations from Guadeloupe, Martinique and Cuba to Santo Domingo 2026 using Embraer 190 and Boeing 737-700 flights, including extra logistics for sports equipment. Water Crisis: Guadeloupe and Martinique face an unprecedented summer water crisis, with drought-driven restrictions and sanitation strain, plus pollution-linked closures of some swimming areas. Local Living Costs & Services: France Travail gains new powers to suspend unemployment benefits in suspected fraud cases, regulated electricity bills rise 2.5% from August, and back-to-school allowance dates are confirmed for Guadeloupe and Martinique. Public Health Watch: A new study flags early warning signs of reduced drug response in schistosomiasis parasites, stressing the need for ongoing genomic monitoring. Tourism & Culture: A feature highlights Le Gosier as a “real town” where tourism hasn’t fully replaced daily life.