Regional Health & Policy: Costa Rica will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travelers going to eight new destinations starting Oct. 1, including Suriname and French Guiana. The rule uses a digital vaccination certificate plus the International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever, with key exemptions (under 9 months, over 60, pregnancy/breastfeeding, severe egg/gelatin allergy, or severe immunosuppression) and a vaccine timing requirement of at least 10 days before travel. Community & Governance: CARICOM mourned the death of French Guiana President Gabriel Serville (67), noting his push for greater autonomy and his role in French Guiana becoming an Associate Member of CARICOM. Local Administration (Neighboring Territory): Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved education funding and employee meal-card arrangements, plus a projected €1.49 million payment schedule tied to a Computech dispute while litigation continues. Sports & Wellness (Broadcast-only): A busy weekend sports schedule dominated coverage, but it’s mostly TV/radio listings rather than health-focused reporting.