Chikungunya Alert: The CDC has flagged active chikungunya outbreaks in several destinations, including parts of French Guiana, and urged travellers to protect themselves from mosquito bites while local authorities ramp up mosquito-control efforts. Maritime Tragedy Response: Search and recovery continues after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana, with French Armed Forces divers from French Guiana joining the operation as officials revise the number of people on board and keep looking for those still missing. Regional Rescue Updates: In a separate incident, the ST VINCENT VII fishing vessel case ended with all six crew found alive after about a week adrift, highlighting how quickly regional coordination can pay off for travellers and crews at sea. Travel Planning Watch: France has published visa fees and reduced costs for some children, while separate reporting notes longer border queues in Europe tied to the new biometric EES system—useful for anyone planning onward travel from the region. Wildlife & Safety: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana has reignited debate about rare human-wildlife encounters and what it means for conservation and visitor safety.