Citizenship by Investment scrutiny: A new peer-reviewed study questions how well Caribbean CBI vetting holds up once passport holders are later flagged by international banks, after interviews with senior banking executives linked money-laundering risks to gaps in government checks. Education: St. Lucia topped the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), taking the top two spots and leading in every subject; the national mean rose from 77.24% to 79.26%, with Science, Language Arts, Social Studies and improved Mathematics (still the lowest at 74.69%). Agri-tech push: Saint Lucia unveiled a “Green Revolution” plan with IICA and CATIE to modernize agriculture and boost climate resilience using new technology. Health research: The Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding, with free PSA testing and early-detection results already seen in St. Lucia and Bermuda, now moving to Grenada. STEM and digital readiness: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6) targets ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, building AI and design-thinking skills. Environment & industry: Stakeholders are advancing Saint Lucia’s sea moss sector with sustainability standards and marine debris removal plans, while a regional “blue gold” pitch aims to turn sargassum into fertilizers and compost. Tourism leadership: Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences appointed Almando Rigby as General Manager, bringing 20+ years of ultra-luxury resort operations experience. Regional connectivity: Grenada co-hosted a validation workshop for a cell broadcast emergency warning system to strengthen disaster alerts across the Eastern Caribbean. Medicine milestone: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honors for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease research.