Education & Language Rights: Parents at Siméon Trott nursery school in Marigot say they’re “bewildered” by what they call a sudden plan by the Northern Islands school district inspector to end bilingual classes from Moyenne Section through CP, and they’ve written to the Guadeloupe Academy’s Recteur seeking reasons, data, and respect for commitments made to families. Decolonization Debate: A Caribbean delegation is urging Britain to hand back overseas territories as part of slavery reparations, arguing that “extractive colonialism” keeps residents trapped as second-class inhabitants. Culture & Identity in Sport: France’s World Cup build-up is being stirred by controversy over claims that the team isn’t “French,” with fact-checkers pointing to FIFA citizenship rules and the squad’s birthplace mix. Maritime & Gender Equality: French yachtswoman Alexia Barrier is set to be the first woman in the Route du Rhum’s ULTIM division, steering IDEC SPORT solo after a historic all-female round-the-world voyage. Regional Partnerships: EU Ambassador Fiona Ramsey presented credentials to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming cooperation tied to shared regional challenges, including France’s Caribbean territories like Guadeloupe. Arts & Community: Guadeloupe-born artist Noni Stuart is unveiling a portrait series of unhoused people, turning street encounters into permanent displays and a message of “Hope.”