Chlordecone Accountability: France’s lower house has backed a bill that formally recognizes the health-related harm caused to Guadeloupe and Martinique by the pesticide chlordecone, used on banana plantations from 1972 to 1993, with the law aiming at decontamination, compensation for victims, and renewed research into illnesses linked to exposure. Ocean Protection Push: France says it has expanded strict marine protection to 14.68% of its maritime waters, including a Guadeloupe zone to protect coral reefs and sea turtles. Caribbean Airlift: New airline interline partnerships are set to make regional travel less fragmented, easing trips for residents, students, business travellers and medical passengers across the islands. New Route to Pointe-à-Pitre: Air Canada will launch a seasonal Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre nonstop route, weekly on Thursdays from Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027. Health Travel Reminder: A UK travel warning highlights that travellers without a GHIC may face costly medical bills abroad, urging people to apply before travel. Local Sport Spotlight: A Collingwood sailor is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and will race the Route du Rhum to Guadeloupe in November.