Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has started as the new PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of experience to help strengthen resilient, equitable health systems across the region, including French Caribbean departments such as Martinique. Heritage & Engineering: In Grenada, an international team is assessing the historic Drill Yard site after an interim court injunction blocked demolition by the National Insurance Scheme Board, with a technical review due by 31 August 2026 and specialists including civil engineer and scanning scientist Bas Notenboom. Marine Science: Aimee Boisselle’s PhD work uses underwater acoustic recording to study manatees in Trinidad, aiming to fill long-standing data gaps and support conservation policy. Connectivity for Travelers: Kyivstar launched a travel eSIM for mobile internet roaming in 38 countries, with service also available in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana. Water & Waste Tech Conference: Grenada will host the 35th Annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association conference (12–16 October 2026), focusing on water security, climate resilience, wastewater, and solid waste management. Science & Society (Yemen): A new history piece links Yemen’s shift from coffee to qat to ecological strain and the conditions behind the Houthis’ rise.