CARICOM Integration (Martinique): Martinique and French Guiana officially became CARICOM associate members, effective 16 June 2026, bringing the associate group to eight territories and deepening French-English regional links. Regional Security: At an Antilles-Guyane and security conference in Martinique, PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged a broader, coordinated security approach covering cybersecurity, food/energy security, maritime protection and climate resilience—not just policing. CARICOM Outcomes: Coverage of the CARICOM 51st Heads of Government meeting highlights the push for measurable “Return on Integration,” with priorities spanning Haiti, food security, climate resilience, governance reform, regional security and partnerships. Sargassum Solutions (Blue Economy): OECS delegates used a Martinique/Guadeloupe study tour to scale up sargassum collection and valorisation models, aiming to cut impacts and create economic products. Health & Food Safety (Pesticides): FAO-linked reporting flags Saint Lucia’s high pesticide use intensity and points to regional research linking heavy exposure to cancer risks—relevant for agriculture and public health. Tourism & Connectivity: LIAT launched a new Guadeloupe–Jamaica route, while Grenada’s tourism authority named a new UK sales director. Community Funding: Canada’s CFLI backed Grenada projects on safer communities and green livelihoods for youth and women. Culture & Media: Ladj Ly’s “Dumas: Diable noir” wrapped production; reggae mourns Fantan Mojah (49).