Public Health: CARPHA has launched an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Regional Reference Laboratory in Jamaica, upgrading the Caribbean lab referral network to improve AMR surveillance and diagnostic access across the region. Food & Farming: A St. Lucia opinion piece challenges a viral FAO pesticide-use statistic, urging deeper discussion on pesticide types, crop context, and safer alternatives instead of blaming farmers. Economy & Policy: A new Resilience Index Caribbean (RICa) ranks Jamaica and Barbados as most resilient, while Haiti and Saint Lucia are flagged as more vulnerable—arguing resilience depends on institutions and shock-response capacity, not just income. Climate & Carbon Markets: Saint Lucia’s sustainable development lead, Anita Montoute, took part in a Taipei workshop with Taiwan and other allies focused on carbon credit cooperation and building participation in international carbon markets. Environment & Agriculture: The St Lucia Environmental and Agricultural Foundation received an EC$13,500 GEF Small Grants Programme boost to design a national sustainable agriculture and coastal zone management project, with a pathway to a larger implementation grant. Regional Tech for Health: St. Vincent and the Grenadines advanced Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support, aiming for a living online policy tool aligned with International Health Regulations. Travel Tech/Service: British Airways cancelled a Saint Lucia–Guyana flight after aircraft technical issues, leaving passengers waiting for hours before alternative arrangements were provided. Tourism Spotlight: Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List puts St. Lucia at No. 1 for romantic escapes, citing a surge in search interest and inclusive resort experiences.