CARICOM Summit Watch: CARICOM leaders wrapped up their 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia, with priorities including cost of living relief, consumer protection, progress on free movement, and an accelerated plan for an affordable interregional ferry to boost travel, trade, and food security. Regional Governance: A key decision from the same summit: CARICOM voted to refer the disputed renewal of interim Secretary General Carla Barnett’s appointment to the Caribbean Court of Justice, keeping her in post pending the ruling. Education Outcomes (France): In the 2026 French baccalaureate, the pass rate hit 91.4% after resits; honors were down, and the new grading system (60% final exams, 40% continuous assessment) coincided with a drop in distinctions and in the brevet pass rate to 81.6%. Youth & Community: Rotaract District 7030 returned to Antigua for its 2026 conference after more than 20 years, bringing together nearly 200 young leaders across the Caribbean, including Martinique.