Water Security & Climate Resilience: A new look at desalination asks whether seawater plants can realistically solve water stress in the Caribbean, as CARICOM countries face drought pressure and falling groundwater and the technology shifts from “emergency option” to mainstream infrastructure. EU Outer Regions Strategy: The European Commission has adopted a new strategic vision for the EU’s outermost regions, explicitly naming Martinique, with targeted regulatory changes aimed at boosting competitiveness, research, renewable energy, and resilience to climate and environmental pressures. Research-to-Industry IP Push (Sargassum): Barbados says it will seek patent protection for three novel microorganisms found in sargassum after pharmaceutical interest, aiming to keep commercial and environmental value from being bought outright by multinationals. Connectivity Costs (Broadband): A study by Broadband Genie ranks the UK 46th globally for average mobile broadband data cost, a reminder that affordability and network performance vary widely—useful context for regional tech planning. Arts Leadership (Local Profile): A profile of Christine Georgantas highlights her path to directing exhibits and events at the Festival of Arts, showing how local institutions keep evolving through people and organization.