Guadeloupe Health & Care: A new look at abortion trends in France’s overseas departments shows Mayotte’s rate continuing to fall (projected 18.9 per 1,000 women aged 15–49 in 2025, down from 22.1 in 2022), but researchers warn the drop may also reflect access limits—fewer services and more procedures happening outside healthcare settings elsewhere, while Guadeloupe is reported at a much higher 49.3 per 1,000. Local Life & Culture: Carnival morning in Basse-Terre is framed through Mas a Kongo—painted bodies, whip-crack rhythms, and a tradition tied to Congolese labour roots that still carries memories of slavery and resistance. Travel & Wellness: Corendon is running a one-off 14-day Caribbean cruise from Bonaire on Dec. 26 aboard the Renaissance (13 nights), with onboard pools, fitness and wellness facilities, and stops including Guadeloupe and Martinique. Sports (Regional Link): New Mexico United forward Niall Reid-Stephen is away with Barbados during the international window, with Barbados set to play CONCACAF matches including against Guadeloupe.