Marine Health & Tourism: A new University of South Florida report says about 27 million metric tons of self-sustaining sargassum were recorded in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in July, with scientists noting this year’s bloom is unusual because the algae is growing locally in large quantities rather than just being swept in by currents. Environmental Risk: The seaweed smothers shorelines, releases a foul smell as it rots, and can suffocate marine life—raising fresh concerns for coastal communities that rely on tourism. Regional Resilience & Policy Tech: CARICOM’s tax chiefs are meeting in Guyana under a theme of smart, data-driven and AI-enabled tax administration, with Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urging more resilient, home-grown financing as aid becomes less certain. Business & Climate Solutions: Flow Grenada and the Grenada Green Group are rolling out plastic recycling bins in secondary schools across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, aiming to cut waste and keep plastics out of the marine environment. Insurance Gaps: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study highlights that farmers, fishers and tourism workers in hurricane-exposed Caribbean states often lack insurance and must self-recover after losses. Local Governance & Trade: CariCham elected a new executive team, emphasizing disaster risk reduction and turning regional relationships into concrete business opportunities.