Volcanology: Mount Pelée has moved into a higher state of concern after researchers reported hundreds of volcanic earthquakes plus ground swelling near the summit, with officials keeping a yellow alert as pressure builds underground. Public Health: Nova Scotia’s Rainbow Haven Beach and Lawrencetown Beach are under swimming advisories for the weekend after routine testing found bacteria levels above acceptable limits. Climate & Storm Tracking: Tropical Storm Cristóbal is short-lived, but a new disturbance (Invest 92L) now has high odds of developing into “Dolly” as it heads toward the Lesser Antilles, right when El Niño’s suppression is being tested. Connectivity & Security: The U.S. announced a submarine cable push for the Caribbean and Central America, urging governments to avoid “untrusted providers”—and Cuba is excluded. Environment & Waste: Foreign plastic waste with Spanish and French labels is piling up along Jamaica’s coast, raising risks for marine life and the food chain and underscoring that ocean pollution needs regional cooperation. Local Resilience: In Petite Martinique, a UNEP/GEF-backed project is getting underway to strengthen land and soil management, improve water security, and cut drought impacts after Hurricane Beryl.