Hospital Funding Watch: A new French public statistics agency (Drees) study says public hospitals’ deficit is expected to hit about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3 billion), after 2.7% in 2024 (€2.9 billion), with rising operating costs and loan interest still weighing on budgets. Healthcare Reform Follow-Through: Even with Ségur healthcare reform investment grants, hospital investment fell to 4.8% of revenue in 2025 (from 5.1% in 2024), as staff wage growth slowed but financial pressure remains. Local Relevance for Guadeloupe: For island health systems, the message is clear: funding reforms may help, but debt and day-to-day costs can still squeeze care capacity. Wellness & Travel: In the wider Caribbean, Secret Bay Resort & Residences in Dominica is rolling out six cliffside villas, two more spas, and a family pool pavilion as it completes its final residential phase.