Regional Security & Resilience: Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged a broader, coordinated approach to security at the Antilles Regional Security Conference in Martinique, linking maritime protection, cybersecurity, energy and food security, and climate resilience—not just policing. Education Outcomes: France’s Ministry of National Education reports the 2026 Martinique baccalaureate pass rate at 91.4% after resits, with 58.8% of candidates earning honors; the new grading system also coincided with fewer distinctions. Tax Tech & AI: CARICOM’s tax administrators meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” revenue systems, with support from the OECD and partners. Decolonisation & Reparations: CARICOM’s reparation push includes a proposal for Britain to relinquish territories, raising legal and political tensions for places like Bermuda. Pesticide Use Watch: FAO-linked reporting ranks Saint Lucia sixth globally for pesticide use intensity, and points to health concerns tied to long-term exposure. Regional Integration (OECS): Martinique hosted the 19th Antilles-Guyane cooperation conference, with calls for deeper integration and renegotiations with France/EU under EU-ACP. Public Health Research: A study reviews acute poisoning patterns and outcomes, focusing on diquat exposures and multi-organ harm.