Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he’ll travel to Martinique this weekend for talks with regional leaders on disaster preparedness, climate resilience, transportation, security, health and sustainable development, plus CARICOM head-of-government priorities like food and energy security and renewable energy. Climate & Risk: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the odds of heatwaves, longer drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and heavier rain risks later in the wet season. Culture & Creative Industries: Dr. Travis Weekes is running a two-week theatre workshop in Martinique at Tropiques Atrium, developing his historical drama “Take Me To Mon Repos” (set in 1794 Saint Lucia) with local actors, with plans for a film adaptation. France–OECS Cooperation: France’s ambassador to the OECS presented credentials to Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming support for climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting the shared ties of nearly 800,000 French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Food & Animal Welfare: A US “cage-free” egg labeling dispute claims hens were kept in windowless, cramped indoor conditions, adding pressure on how welfare claims are marketed.