Chlordecone Compensation Update: A new French law has officially recognized the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to talks on compensation for affected people; the government has one year to report to Parliament on extending existing schemes, with cleanup, support for agriculture and fishing, stronger research, and improved care all set as priorities. Carriacou Infrastructure Push: Minister Tevin Andrews toured major projects across Carriacou and Petite Martinique, reporting steady progress on the Lauriston Airport expansion and night-landing works (including a planned renaming to Herbert Blaize Airport in late August 2026), the climate-resilient Windward Jetty redevelopment (targeting late July–early August 2026), and Bogles Road rehabilitation and drainage upgrades. Global Science & Tech Angle (Aviation Disruptions): A wave of airline collapses has been linked to fuel shortages triggered by the Strait of Hormuz closure, with longer routes and higher costs cited as key pressures. Engineering & Human Story: The sailing world mourns Charlie Dalin, who set a record in the Vendée Globe while battling cancer, finishing in 64 days and nearly 10 days faster than the previous mark. Book Review: A new review spotlights Engineer Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya’s autobiography, framed by decades of personal ties and his engineering legacy.