The president of the Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana, Gabriel Serville, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 67, according to a statement from the Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana. He passed away peacefully in the morning at the hospital in Cayenne, surrounded by family. Serville had been hospitalized in metropolitan France in November 2024 and remained under care for seven months. After returning to French Guiana in June 2025, he spoke publicly about his battle with cancer. He continued his political work and led the Collectivity of French Guiana, playing a key role in signing an agreement for French Guiana's accession as an associate member of the Caricom in July 2026. The Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana described Serville as "a man deeply attached to French Guiana, its inhabitants, and its future." Jocelyn Vala, a pioneer in radio and audiovisual archives in Guadeloupe, died at the age of 85. He was known for hosting the popular show Ah! C'était le bon temps on RFO radio and later on Radio Guadeloupe. This program celebrated music from the archipelago, the Caribbean, and beyond. Vala leaves behind a lasting legacy for the company and Guadeloupe. Monique Alie, a former pharmacist-biologist and a key figure in the development of in vitro fertilization in Martinique, died on September 15, 2026. Her work contributed to the birth of more than 100 babies in Martinique. Jean-Bernard Rezac, an employee of the Department of Reunion Island, was found dead at his workplace in the garden of the Villa on the rue de Paris in Saint-Denis on Friday, September 18, 2026. The circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation. In Guadeloupe, road accident fatalities decreased by 36% during the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. However, the number of accidents and injuries, including hospitalizations, has increased. Sergeant Benjamin Yuen, who had recently been promoted to corporal, died on September 6, 2026. His death has affected his family and fellow soldiers. The Meteorological Center of Guadeloupe issued a yellow alert for the archipelago on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, starting at 2 p.m., due to heavy rains and thunderstorms expected until midday Thursday. Bernard Pancrel's conviction for favoritism, fraud, and use of forged documents was confirmed by the Court of Cassation. The court upheld the conviction pronounced in January 2025 but annulled provisions allowing the immediate execution of certain sentences, including his ineligibility. Fuel prices in Guadeloupe increased starting from October 1, 2026. Unleaded gasoline will cost 2.12 euros per liter, an increase of 20 cents, while diesel will cost 2.28 euros per liter, an increase of 19 cents. The price of gas will also increase to 21.82 euros per bottle. Another report stated that unleaded will cost 2.10 euros per liter and diesel 2.27 euros per liter, with prices remaining lower than those in metropolitan France. Young gymnasts from Martinique returned from an immersive stay in metropolitan France, where they participated in international gymnastics competitions and high-level events in Paris. They returned with inspiration and valuable experience.