Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold—linking higher exposure to local fish and shellfish and to living in contaminated areas. Court Accountability Closed: France’s Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over the pesticide, effectively ending hopes for criminal convictions tied to the banana-era contamination scandal. Regional Health & Resilience Context: As the OECS marks 45 years of integration, leaders in Antigua and Barbuda called for stronger cooperation and faster implementation—an agenda that matters for shared public health and disaster readiness across the Eastern Caribbean. Travel & Wellness (Local Angle): Dominica’s tourism authority launched “Summer the Nature Island Way,” offering curated itineraries focused on adventure, wellness, romance and family travel, with a push toward longer stays that can support local communities.