Maritime Tragedy (MV Barima): Guyana says the coordinated search and recovery after the July 18 ferry capsizing is still ongoing, but divers have left and recovery assets have been scaled down; with 76 rescued, 73 bodies recovered and about 30 still missing, Prime Minister Mark Phillips says families will guide whether the wreck is salvaged or preserved as a memorial, as French Guiana Army divers report harsh Atlantic conditions making the wreck too dangerous to navigate. Space & Environment (Copernicus): Avio will launch Copernicus Sentinel-3C from French Guiana on a Vega-C rocket in September, boosting ocean, land, ice and atmosphere monitoring for climate and disaster response. Space & Connectivity (Amazon): Amazon’s proposed direct-to-device satellite network (up to 5,105 satellites) would begin deploying in 2028, aiming to extend voice and data coverage beyond terrestrial networks. Health Alert (Chikungunya): The U.S. CDC warns travelers about chikungunya in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, urging vaccination where available and strong mosquito protection. Border Pollution (Illegal mining): French authorities call illegal gold mining along the Suriname–French Guiana border a “ticking time bomb,” citing extreme mercury and arsenic contamination risks to Indigenous communities. Healthcare Finance (France): A French study says public hospital deficits are set to reach about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3bn), with rising costs and lower investment spending despite Ségur reform funding.