Coastal & Tourism Shock: A new University of South Florida report says sargassum is not just arriving by currents anymore—scientists observed it growing in large quantities across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, with July totals reaching about 27 million metric tons, smothering beaches and harming marine life. Weather Risk for Industry: CIMH and CERMES warn the late wet season may bring intense heat, uneven rainfall, and a muted hurricane peak—plus bouts of heavy rain that could trigger flooding and flash-flood impacts across the Eastern Caribbean. Climate Insurance Gap: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study flags that farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada often have no insurance for boats, crops and livestock, leaving communities to self-recover after storms. Energy & Construction (Carriacou/Petite Martinique): Grenada commissioned a solar plant in Limlair with UAE funding, feeding the grid via GRENLEC, while hybrid sheep and goats arrive at Limlair Livestock Station to rebuild livestock production after Hurricane Beryl. Local Business & Trade Links: CariCham elected Kiran Maharaj as new chair, with Martinique Chamber head Vanessa Victorin as vice-chair, aiming to push trade facilitation and disaster risk reduction. Maritime & Logistics: NYK’s MV Equuleus Leader delivered 38 imported vehicles to Basseterre Port, underscoring ongoing regional cargo flows. Spirits & Manufacturing (Martinique link): Campari plans to sell Martinique-based Bellonnie et Bourdillon Successeurs, which makes rhum agricole under Trois Rivières, Maison La Mauny and Duquesne brands. Agribusiness & Youth Finance: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur programme awarded seed grants up to EC$3,000 for agribusiness and agri-tech, including bee farming and a farmer-to-institution buyer platform. Culture as an Economic Driver (Martinique): Fort-de-France hosted the Reggae Therapy Festival (20,000+ attendees), reinforcing Martinique’s pull for major events and tourism spending.