Regional Mourning: CARICOM mourned the death of Gabriel Serville, President of the Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana, highlighting his push for regional integration and French Guiana’s move to Associate Member status on 7 July 2026. Space & Industry in Kourou: PLD Space and CNES signed an agreement to expand launch infrastructure at the Guiana Space Centre, aiming to add a second pad at ELM-Diamant for MIURA 5/9 operations. Space Science from French Guiana: The China-Europe SMILE mission, launched from Kourou, has entered regular science operations and released first images, including a new auroral view; engineers say the key X-ray magnetopause imaging is still weeks away. Connectivity for the Caribbean: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, with a Cayenne-to-Martinique/Guadeloupe cable and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, targeting service by end-2029. Border & Environment: Tribal leaders in Maripasula discussed illegal gold mining, pollution and cross-border issues with Suriname, agreeing to set up a joint meeting to tackle problems on both sides of the Marowijne River. Health Travel Rule: Costa Rica requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travel to French Guiana starting 1 October. Sports on TV: Saturday programming focused on major international fixtures, including Formula 1 qualifying and motorsport coverage.