Volcanic Watch for Martinique: Mount Pelée is back in the spotlight after a surge in activity, with the Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory reporting 124 volcanic earthquakes in the week to July 31 (nearly triple the prior week) and 331 for all of July; scientists say the short-term chance of eruption remains low, but medium-term unrest “cannot be excluded,” with ground swelling continuing and alert level staying YELLOW. Air Connectivity for the French Caribbean: Air France adds a new winter link from Guadeloupe to Panama City starting Dec. 11, twice weekly, timed to connect travelers from Fort-de-France (Martinique) and Cayenne. Health Support Across Borders: The Calvin Ayre Foundation and Antigua’s Medical Benefits Scheme helped move Ulysis James to CHU de Martinique for urgent cardiac care after a STEMI. Local Resilience in Petite Martinique: A UNEP/GEF-funded project is underway after a stakeholder workshop to restore degraded land, improve water security, and reduce drought impacts, targeting 400 beneficiaries (over half women and girls). Indigenous Rights Spotlight: The Baku Initiative Group marked Aug. 9 by reaffirming support for Indigenous peoples, explicitly naming Kalinago and other Indigenous Peoples of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Carriacou Airport Progress: Carriacou’s Herbert A. Blaize Airport cleared a key step toward 24-hour operations after a successful night landing test, with licensing steps now underway. Regional Environment Alert: A report warns of worsening plastic waste and marine harm across the Caribbean, highlighting how debris from multiple islands—including Guadeloupe and Martinique—can pile up far from where it starts.