Eastern Caribbean Health Tech: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a Joint Planning Workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, including launching a PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group to coordinate procurement, supply chains, quality assurance, and pooled buying. Sargassum Response: More than 60 regional professionals meet in Dominica under the SARSEA programme (May 26–28) to shape national strategic plans for sargassum management, with follow-up field missions planned for Martinique and Guadeloupe starting June 1. Martinique–Saint Lucia Trade Links: Saint Lucia’s government says it’s advancing practical trade and investment cooperation with Martinique after meetings with a French delegation, focusing on export readiness like testing, packaging, logistics, traceability, certification, and compliance. Aging & Biomed Research: A French longevity researcher highlights 14 hallmarks of ageing and key “pivotal” ages tied to accelerated ageing, pointing to potential lessons for healthier ageing. Regional Air Travel Shake-up: Caribbean Airlines will cut some Eastern Caribbean routes and reduce Martinique and Guadeloupe service to twice weekly from June 1, citing reliability and financial losses. Maritime Skills & Public Events: Sweden’s tall ship HMS Gladan is set to dock in New Orleans for Sail 250, with cadets training in traditional navigation and sail handling, plus public tours and events. Diaspora & Agriculture: Grenada’s diaspora homecoming will include “Spice Replanting Day” to help restore nutmeg and spice trees damaged by recent hurricanes.