Water Crisis: Guadeloupe and Martinique are facing an unprecedented drought-driven water crisis, with strict rationing, strained sanitation, and even the closure of some swimming areas due to coastal pollution. New Direct Route: LIAT Air launched a year-round Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Montego Bay (Jamaica) service, operating Tuesdays and Saturdays, boosting regional connectivity for tourism, business, and multi-island trips. Fares Under Pressure: LIAT says it’s trying to limit ticket increases despite jet fuel costs rising about 50%, absorbing much of the hit to avoid pricing out travelers. Sports & Travel Interest: Salahdine Parnasse, who says he carries the colors of France, Morocco, and Guadeloupe, is set for a UFC Paris main-event debut on Sept. 5. Regional Football Fixtures: Concacaf Nations League group details are out, with Guadeloupe drawn in Group B alongside Saint Lucia and Barbados (matches set for late Sept–early Oct 2026). Luxury Add-On: Finolhu (Seaside Collection) in the Maldives is expanding its tennis and padel program with a new tennis pro who has worked across Guadeloupe and the French overseas region.