Caribbean Rum Awards in St Barth: The Caribbean Rum Awards returns as the only regional rum competition that judges Caribbean bottles on Caribbean soil via blind tasting, crowning a champion for the wider industry. Healthcare Finance: A French study says public hospital deficits are set to hit about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3bn), with rising operating costs and interest payments weighing on budgets. All-Inclusive Push: Hyatt says it has expanded to 150+ all-inclusive resorts (58,000+ rooms) and points to stronger repeat demand, betting the category keeps growing across the Caribbean and Latin America. Marie Brizard Update: Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits reports a mixed first-half: group revenues down 3% to €84m, but France shows a rebound with Q2 France revenues up 6% and improved on-trade performance. World Football Governance: UEFA rejects FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors, raising the stakes for a vote due 19 September. Euro Banknotes Design: The ECB confirms outermost regions including Guadeloupe will be incorporated into the next euro banknote redesign phase after a final proposal is selected. Guadeloupe-Linked Spirits Excellence: Distilling awards in Australia name Guadeloupe’s Distillerie Bonne Mère as Champion International Distiller, highlighting Caribbean producers on a global stage. OECS Africa-Caribbean Link: The OECS appoints Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment, and cultural ties. Guadeloupe Tourism Angle: Rum distillery tours are increasingly marketed as core travel experiences, not add-ons, as visitors seek island-specific production stories. St Martin Education Leadership: Vice Recteur Nicole Noilhetas outlines priorities after taking charge of education for St Martin and St Barth, focusing on staff stability and making posts more attractive.