Global Adventure, Local Inspiration: Five friends aged 19–21 are sailing around the world on their own boat, “Fatuhiva” (aka “Fatudiva”), swapping textbooks for life onboard a 37ft vessel—though their Pacific start hit a rough patch early when they ran aground off Germany and needed the coast guard’s help. Ocean Challenge: Alps mountain guide Stuart Macdonald is preparing to row solo across the Atlantic in 2027, aiming from Portugal to French Guiana while raising funds for pancreatic cancer and a related foundation. Regional Health Watch: In French Guiana, Maripa virus surveillance continues after a limited but serious history—11 cases since 2008, with six deaths—prompting ongoing field work and strong prevention advice around rodent-contaminated dust. Oil Wealth Planning: Guyana’s President Ali says the Natural Resource Fund may shift from “saving only” toward investing abroad, while new projects at home include ports, industrial parks, and road links reaching toward French Guiana.