Chlordecone Compensation Move: France has officially recognized the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution in Guadeloupe and Martinique, paving the way for talks on compensation for affected victims and setting a one-year window for a report to Parliament on extending existing schemes, with funding linked to an added levy on tobacco products. Reggae & Tourism Push: Martinique’s Reggae Therapy Festival returns for its 4th edition on July 11–12 at Stade Louis Achille in Fort-de-France, with major names like Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy and Alborosie, as the Martinique Tourism Authority frames the event as a culture-led tourism engine. Local Energy Prices (Grenada): Grenada’s petroleum product retail prices hold steady for gasoline and diesel, while kerosene drops to $14.99; LPG cylinder prices fall for 100 lb and bulk options, with separate figures for Grenada versus Carriacou/Petite Martinique. Drug-Trafficking Ports Plan (G7): G7 leaders launched a new ports network to coordinate action against global drug trafficking, aiming to strengthen maritime cooperation, anti-money laundering and asset recovery. Nutrition Week (21–27 June): Grenada marks National Nutrition Week 2026 under “Stronger Together: Fighting Cancer is Everybody’s Business,” starting Sunday 21 June with a ministerial declaration and a full slate of community food testing, screenings and education. Land & Youth Stewardship: CYEN Grenada calls youth to “Recognise, Respect, Restore” rangelands ahead of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June, linking sustainable grazing to food security and rural livelihoods. Sports Calendar (Rolex Middle Sea Race): Entries are building for the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race, with returning contenders and new boats signaling a competitive offshore season.