Prison Overcrowding in Guadeloupe: Baie-Mahault prison is at breaking point, with 802 inmates recorded on June 16 against a theoretical capacity of 450, according to figures from the Force Ouvrière union and confirmed by the prison administration. Staff warn of rising violence, tighter tensions with guards, and worsening working conditions, with some cells meant for six reportedly holding up to 17. Chlordecone Compensation Moves Forward: A new law now formally recognizes the State’s responsibility for chlordecone-related harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to talks on extending compensation to additional victims; the government has one year to report to Parliament, with funding linked in part to an extra levy on tobacco. Marine Protections Expand: France announced three new strictly protected marine zones for World Oceans Day, including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe, pushing the strictly protected share of French waters to 14.68%. Kréyòl Pride in Basse-Terre: Guadeloupe’s first Kréyòl Pride is set for July 25 (Basse-Terre), aiming to bring together LGBTQIA+ people, locals, and allies after years of discord. Sargassum Management Cooperation: A Virgin Islands delegation, including Dr Lavon P. Chalwell-Brewley, took part in an OECS-EU study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe on practical sargassum interception, collection, monitoring, and use. DRHEAM-CUP Sailing Update: The DRHEAM-CUP/Grand Prix de France au Large press conference in Cherbourg highlighted a record entry: over 120 crews already registered for the July 9–18, 10th-anniversary edition.