Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still showing traces in their blood, and about one in six above the health reference threshold. Justice System Update: France’s Court of Appeal has also confirmed the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone, closing the door to criminal accountability after years of proceedings. Telecom Disruption in the Region: Flow customers in Dominica and Saint Lucia were hit by a major outage lasting nearly 19 hours, with regulators saying the fault was on a fibre route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua, and urging backup communication plans. Regional Integration Push: OECS leaders marked the organisation’s 45th anniversary and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with new chairmanship passing to Gaston Browne. Prison Overcrowding in Guadeloupe: Baie-Mahault prison is under severe strain, holding 802 people against a 450 capacity, with unions warning of rising violence and worsening conditions. Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to reopen links to the Dutch Caribbean and support regional routes. Sports—Local Spotlight: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, stepping up to the Championship on a long-term deal.