Plastic Waste Spill: Foreign plastic waste with Spanish and French labels is piling up along Jamaica’s eastern coast, with currents and trade winds turning St Thomas into a catchment point—raising alarms for marine life and the food chain, and underscoring that plastic pollution is a regional problem that needs cross-border waste management. Oil & Gas Contract Termination: Grenada’s government says it has ended its offshore oil and gas deal with the Russian Global Petroleum Group, citing missed work commitments, missing development plans, and failure to submit monthly expenditure reports—an issue that keeps energy-sector governance and accountability in the spotlight. Agriculture & Resilience: A new sustainable land and soil management project is getting underway in Petite Martinique to improve water security and cut drought risk, funded by the Global Environment Facility and executed by UNEP, with restoration and farmer-focused activities aimed at reversing land degradation after Hurricane Beryl. Air Connectivity: Air France launches a new Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City nonstop service from 11 Dec 2026, timed to connect with Fort-de-France and Cayenne travelers, boosting regional links for business and tourism. Health & Mobility: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with the Medical Benefits Scheme, helped a patient travel to Martinique for urgent cardiac care—covering treatment costs and medical travel to avoid delays. Rum Industry Move: Campari says it plans to streamline its spirits portfolio by end-year, including negotiations to sell its Martinique agricole rum brands (Trois Rivières and Maison La Mauny), signaling a shift in how the group manages its Caribbean assets. Maritime Disruption: Yacht owners in Carriacou report being unable to relaunch after access to Tyrell Bay Marina was blocked during a long-running land dispute, with losses already exceeding US$85,000. Tourism Environment Watch: Seaweed sargassum is blanketing Caribbean and Gulf coastlines, with scientists reporting unusually large growth in the region—threatening marine life and visitor experiences.