Coastal Safety Tech: Nova Scotia officials say they’re not planning to use shark-detecting drones, despite other regions adopting the approach; lifeguards already monitor 24 beaches during peak great white migration, and officials cite a long record without shark attacks even as sightings rise. Public Procurement & Infrastructure: Grenada’s Democratic People’s Movement says a “design, build and finance” road plan “completely ignored” procurement laws, arguing competitive bidding and cost transparency were sidelined. Climate-Resilient Heritage: Carriacou’s museum rebuilding is set to cost over EC$1 million, aiming for a hurricane-ready, “tech-savvy” facility while preserving a historic 19th-century cotton gin site. Health & Water Quality: Nova Scotia Parks warns against swimming at Rainbow Haven Beach and Lawrencetown Beach after routine tests found bacteria levels above acceptable limits, with lifeguards onsite to discourage entry. Caribbean Science-Adjacent Culture: CSIFF26 announced 47 films from 14 countries, including Martinique, for Oct 9–11 in New York—more storytelling than lab work, but still a strong tech-and-research audience draw.