Marine Health & Tourism: A new University of South Florida report says about 27 million metric tons of sargassum have been recorded in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico this July, with scientists noting this year’s surge includes large-scale growth in the region itself—meaning more seaweed may keep smothering beaches, releasing foul odors as it rots, and stressing marine life and tourism economies. Regional Business Leadership: CARICHAM (Caribbean Chambers of Commerce) elected Kiran Maharaj as new Chair, with Vanessa Victorin and Gino Naarden as Vice-Chairs, pledging trade facilitation, advocacy, member value, and disaster risk reduction. Climate & Risk Finance: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study highlights Caribbean insurance gaps, finding many hurricane-exposed workers and farmers in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada remain uninsured and struggle to replace boats, crops, and equipment after disasters. Tech-Forward Tax Systems: CARICOM’s tax chiefs gathered in Guyana for COTA’s conference on building “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administrations to secure more resilient regional revenue. Youth & Environment: Flow Grenada and the Grenada Green Group launched school recycling bins to cut plastic pollution, with support from the Liberty Caribbean Foundation.