CARICOM Summit in St. Lucia: Heads of government wrapped up the 51st CARICOM regular meeting in Gros Islet, chaired by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, with leaders across the region focusing on cost of living, consumer protection, and moving toward a more affordable interregional ferry to boost travel, trade, and food security. Responsible tech & AI: The summit also flagged responsible AI use as part of broader regional cooperation. Education in Grenada: Early July coverage highlights Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique’s 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment results, with strong overall performance but a clear weak spot in Mathematics, where the national average slipped versus 2025—pointing to a need for targeted academic and administrative support. OECS citizenship-by-investment pressure: An op-ed warns that EU action could force OECS citizenship-by-investment programmes to end by 2028, with potential knock-on effects for visa-free access to Europe and major revenue risks for several small states. Youth leadership across the region: Rotaract District 7030’s conference returned to Antigua after more than 20 years, bringing nearly 200 young leaders from across the Caribbean, including Martinique, together around leadership and service.