Public Health Watch: Scientists report genetic changes in the schistosomiasis parasite that could weaken how well praziquantel works, stressing the need for ongoing genomic surveillance to protect long-term treatment effectiveness—an issue that matters for Caribbean and African control programmes. Local Services & Rights: Claire Hédon is leaving her role as Defender of Rights after a term marked by rising complaints in France’s overseas territories, with repeated concerns about access to water, healthcare, education and public services—highlighting Guadeloupe among the areas with high case concentrations. Household Costs: Regulated electricity tariffs in France are set to rise 2.5% from 1 August, with Guadeloupe included in the wider ARS/back-to-school and family-support news flow. Family Support: The 2026 back-to-school allowance (ARS) payment dates are confirmed for Guadeloupe and other overseas areas, with amounts by age group published for eligible families. Food Safety Debate: A commentary revisits fears sparked by a FAO pesticide-use intensity statistic, urging a more careful look at pesticide types, crops and alternatives rather than blaming farmers outright.