Volcano Watch: Martinique’s Mount Pelée has moved into a higher alert posture after scientists reported hundreds of earthquakes and ground swelling near the summit, raising concern about possible renewed activity even if no immediate eruption is expected. Weather Alerts: A new tropical wave is expected to bring showers and gusty conditions across the Lesser Antilles, with Martinique among the islands in the forecast path; forecasters say development is unlikely, but rain and rough seas are still possible. Regional Youth Football: Martinique is set to face Bermuda in the CFU U14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, with the young teams using the tournament as a key first step in international competition. Caribbean Sports Calendar: St. Kitts and Nevis’ U14 boys also head to Punta Cana for the same CFU Challenge Series, drawn into Tier I Group B against Jamaica, Curaçao and Aruba. Maritime Safety: A multinational search and rescue operation recovered an overdue boater near Sint Maarten after steering problems left his catamaran adrift, with the man reported safe. Culture & Exchange: A Martinican visual artist (JKing) completed a three-week residency in Dominica, producing a mural, school workshops, and new works tied to climate resilience and biodiversity. Decolonization Push: An International Decolonization Front event in Corsica adopted the “Corte Declaration,” condemning French colonial exploitation mechanisms and calling out repression of anti-colonial activists.