Maritime Safety Shock for the Region: The MV Barima ferry disaster off Guyana’s coast is still unfolding, with Guyana’s PM Mark Phillips saying 27 bodies have been recovered and 83 people remain missing after the vessel capsized on a route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma; search areas have been expanded and local fishermen are helping, while France has sent 12 specialist divers from French Guiana to support recovery. Health & Travel Alerts: The CDC has flagged active chikungunya outbreaks in places including French Guiana, urging mosquito-bite protection for travellers. Wildlife & Visitor Safety: A rare harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana has reignited debate about human-wildlife encounters on rainforest trails. Travel Planning Watchouts: France has published visa fees for several visa types and cut costs for children aged 6–12 on selected visas, while separate reporting notes some European border delays tied to the new biometric entry-exit system. Quick Update: A missing fishing vessel case in the wider region ended with all six crew found alive after about a week adrift.