Regional Health & Safety: Death in Paradise star Shaquille Ali-Yebuah says he spent weeks in hospital after a trip to Los Angeles turned into a medical emergency—he thought he had a chest infection, but doctors found a collapsed lung and he underwent three surgeries. Personal Crisis Meets Medical Care: The actor also described receiving devastating news that his cousin was killed by police moments before his emergency surgery, adding intense stress while he was asked to sign papers in case he didn’t wake up. Regional Cooperation Talks: In government-to-government discussions, PM Browne and a new French ambassador focused on climate action, visa-free travel, and broader regional cooperation, including closer links between universities in France and The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus. Health as a Priority Area: The talks flagged health and patient care as key areas for stronger regional collaboration, alongside training and research, with attention also to ties with Guadeloupe and Martinique.