Martinique Culture & Tourism: The Reggae Therapy Festival returns to Fort-de-France on July 11-12 at Stade Louis Achille, with Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy and Alborosie headlining alongside local talent, as organisers pitch the event as a major cultural-tourism draw. Local Governance: Martinique’s Assembly has unanimously backed creating a single water and sanitation authority to centralise island-wide management after years of drinking-water and sanitation problems, though questions remain about how fast it will translate into real improvements. Public Health & Justice: A new law in the French West Indies formally recognises the State’s responsibility in the chlordecone contamination scandal, paving the way for discussions on compensation for victims in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Environment & Resilience: A study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe fed into sargassum management know-how for the wider region, with the Virgin Islands looking at practical ways to protect coasts, public health and tourism. Sports Spotlight: Curacao’s historic 2026 World Cup debut puts the tiny island on the global map, with the “Blue Wave” facing Germany in Houston. Sports & Discipline: French hurdler Dimitri Bascou, Martinique-born, has been banned for four years for a positive steroids test. Business & Lifestyle: Campari’s Trois Rivières brand has unveiled refreshed packaging for its aged rum range, with new bottle design details and updated availability in France.