Heritage Protection in the Caribbean: Grenada’s historic Drill Yard is getting a technical preservation assessment after an interim court injunction blocked the National Insurance Scheme Board from demolishing the site; an international team is on the ground and the review is due by 31 August 2026. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has started as the PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, tasked with strengthening resilient, equitable health systems across the region, including Martinique and other French Caribbean departments. Coastlines vs. History: In Guadeloupe, erosion is exposing and destroying a long-hidden cemetery of enslaved people at Raisins-Clairs, where Inrap previously identified 48 graves and researchers warn hundreds more may be at risk. Marine Science & Conservation: A PhD researcher in Trinidad and Tobago is using underwater acoustic recorders to study manatees and map sound patterns that could guide conservation policy. Shark Safety Debate: Nova Scotia officials say they won’t use shark-detecting drones for now, pointing to existing lifeguard monitoring and beach closures when sightings occur. Tech for Travelers: Kyivstar launched a travel eSIM for mobile internet roaming in 38 countries, including Martinique and Guadeloupe, with users paying only for selected data packages.