Regional Health & Travel: Costa Rica is requiring a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travelers heading to eight new destinations starting Oct. 1, including French Guiana. You’ll need the International Certificate of Vaccination, with the shot given at least 10 days before travel; exemptions include children under 9 months, people over 60, pregnancy/breastfeeding, severe egg/gelatin allergy, or severe immunosuppression. Local Governance & Services: Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved major administrative steps on Sept. 24, including €2.84M in European education funding and a ~€1.49M payment schedule tied to the Computech dispute, while litigation continues over the final owed amount. Community & Public Service: CARICOM mourned the death of French Guiana’s President Gabriel Serville (67), noting his role in public service and efforts that helped French Guiana become an Associate Member of CARICOM.