CARICOM Politics & Law: CARICOM Heads of Government in St. Lucia voted to refer the renewal of Secretary General Carla Barnett’s interim term to the Caribbean Court of Justice, after sharp objections from Trinidad’s PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar and concerns from Jamaica about regional unity. Regional Policy & Economy: The 51st CARICOM summit wrapped up with priorities including cost-of-living relief, stronger consumer protection, progress toward free movement for CARICOM nationals, and an accelerated plan for an interregional ferry to boost trade and food security. Education Outcomes (Martinique-relevant): France’s 2026 baccalaureate results show a 91.4% overall pass rate after resits, with Martinique’s academy among the top performers in the general track; the national brevet fell to 81.6% under a new grading system that weights final exams at 60%. Youth & Regional Links: Rotaract District 7030 returned to Antigua after 20+ years, gathering nearly 200 young leaders across the Caribbean, including Martinique, to focus on service and collaboration. OECS Citizenship-by-Investment Warning: An EU notice says OECS CBI programmes must end by 2028, raising the stakes for several island economies that rely heavily on the scheme.