New Air Link: Air France is launching a new nonstop seasonal route from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Panama City starting 11 December 2026, twice weekly (Mondays/Fridays) with return flights Tuesdays/Saturdays, using an A320 with 170 seats and free high-speed Wi‑Fi for Flying Blue members—aimed at boosting French Caribbean connectivity and onward connections via Copa. Resort Expansion (Dominica): Secret Bay Resort & Residences (Relais & Châteaux) is moving into its final residential phase with six new cliffside villas, two more spas, and a family pool pavilion near Coconut Beach, bringing the property to 42 villas; sales begin this fall via Sotheby’s, with whole ownership from $2.95 million. Travel & Leisure (Guadeloupe-linked sports): At the CAC Games in Santo Domingo, Guadeloupe’s Ulric Portiér won gold in the men’s 110m hurdles final, with Jeanice Laviollette also featuring in the medal story—good news for regional sports fans planning trips around major meets. Island Events (Dominica): The Dominica Bike Festival returns this weekend (July 31–Aug 3), expecting 300+ riders from across the Caribbean and beyond, plus stunt shows, showcases, and an island-wide ride.