Mosquito-borne health alert: The US CDC has confirmed active chikungunya outbreaks including French Guiana, and warns travellers to use DEET or picaridin repellent and wear loose, light clothing to reduce daytime mosquito bites. Yellow fever vaccination push: Curaçao’s health ministry is urging travellers to get vaccinated as yellow fever cases rise in South America, with new detections reported in places like Brazil’s São Paulo and Colombia’s Tolima. Maritime tragedy response: Search and recovery efforts continue after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana, with 27 confirmed dead and 83 still missing; France has sent divers and medics from French Guiana, and authorities say the passenger manifest was inaccurate, complicating counts. Local wildlife safety: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana has reignited debate over rare human-wildlife encounters and how to balance conservation awareness with public stigma. Travel logistics watch: Europe-bound holidaymakers are facing long queues at some borders due to the new Schengen entry-exit biometric system (EES), with some non-Schengen destinations offering an alternative. Sports (regional draw): Concacaf Nations League group details are rolling out across the Caribbean, with French Guiana-linked teams appearing in the broader league structure.