Reparations Debate in France: France’s National Assembly unanimously repealed the 1685 Code Noir, ending a law that treated enslaved people as property—an important symbolic step, but one that still leaves Guadeloupeans and other Caribbean descendants pressing for real justice beyond gestures. Health & Agriculture Fallout: The same French Caribbean legacy keeps showing up in daily life, with authorities flagging widespread chlordecone contamination linked to banana plantations and long-term health impacts. Regional Transport Push: In Guadeloupe, partners of the EU-backed KARULINK project met to plan more regular maritime routes and better inter-island connectivity for tourism and commerce. Air Travel Deal: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book with one ticket and check luggage through to final destinations, including Guadeloupe/Martinique links and onward connections to Paris Orly. Maritime Disruption: Ferry services to Dominica were disrupted after a fishermen’s strike in Guadeloupe blocked Pointe-à-Pitre port, with operators arranging for stranded passengers. Telecom Fix in the Region: Flow says it invested over US$1 million to address mobile network interference in northern Dominica, blaming external interference originating from a Guadeloupe operator. Legal Training for Businesses: OHADAC and CARO will launch arbitration and ADR training across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable for companies and investors. Maritime Industry Expansion: IMM acquired Atlantic Refit Center in La Rochelle to expand refit and repair services for vessels up to 150 metres, with bases including Guadeloupe.