CARICOM Tax Tech Push: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urged Caribbean governments to build stronger, resilient economies with “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax systems at the opening of the 27th COTA General Assembly in Georgetown, linking the push to regional priorities like deeper integration and climate resilience. Regional Conference Focus: The five-day COTA meeting (27–31 July) will bring together tax administrators and revenue experts to use technology and advanced analytics to improve compliance, taxpayer services, and sustainable revenue—hosted by CARICOM and the Guyana Revenue Authority. Climate & Waste Action in the Region: Flow Grenada, backed by the Liberty Caribbean Foundation, partnered with Grenada Green Group to install recycling bins at schools, aiming to cut plastic pollution and ease pressure on the Perseverance dump site. Agriculture & Public Health Debate: A commentary challenges a headline ranking for pesticide use intensity, arguing that one statistic can’t capture which chemicals, crops, and farming conditions are involved—calling for a more careful public conversation before blaming farmers. Martinique Cultural Science Angle: A piece revisits Jaco Pastorius and Rashied Ali’s live recording made in Martinique, highlighting the island’s role in international music history.