CARICOM diplomacy: The 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting wrapped up in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia (5–8 July), chaired by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, with leaders across the region discussing consumer protection, affordability, and steps toward stronger free movement for CARICOM nationals. Regional connectivity & food security: Leaders also pushed an affordable interregional ferry plan aimed at improving travel, trade, and food security, while reaffirming Vision 2025 by 2025+5 goals to cut the region’s food import bill. AI governance: The summit highlighted responsible AI use as part of broader regional cooperation. OECS citizenship-by-investment warning: An OECS op-ed says EU notice requires CBI programmes to end by 2028, warning of possible loss of visa-free access to Europe and major revenue risks for several OECS states. Education in Grenada: A Grenada CPEA 2026 results piece reports strong overall performance (93.6% at 50%+), but flags Mathematics as the biggest weakness, with the national average dropping from 55.16 (2025) to 52.58 (2026). Youth & service across the islands: Rotaract District 7030’s conference returned to Antigua after 20+ years, bringing nearly 200 young leaders from across the Caribbean, including Martinique, under the theme “Linked in Wadadli.”