Anti-colonial Politics: The International Decolonization Front adopted the “Corte Declaration” in Corsica, condemning France’s economic and social impacts on overseas territories and denouncing repression of peaceful activists. Caribbean Connectivity: The U.S. unveiled a major submarine cable push for the Caribbean and Central America, urging governments to use “trusted” providers—while Cuba is left out. Air Links: Air France will launch a new Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City nonstop route from 11 Dec 2026, with connections designed to feed travel from Fort-de-France. Local Development: In Petite Martinique, a UN Environment Programme project backed by the Global Environment Facility will support sustainable land and soil management, water security and drought reduction for 400 people, including women and girls. Environment & Waste: A report warns of dangerous plastic waste piling up across the Caribbean due to ocean currents, highlighting the need for regional cooperation beyond national bans. Health Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation and MBS backed urgent medical travel to Martinique for a cardiac patient needing specialist treatment. Energy Oversight (Regional): Grenada’s government says it terminated a Russian oil-and-gas deal for non-performance and missing reporting. Aviation Upgrade (Regional): Carriacou’s Herbert Blaize Airport advanced toward 24-hour operations after a successful night landing test. Retail & Brands (Regional): Campari plans further portfolio streamlining and is in talks over selling Martinique agricole rum brands.