Disaster Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it’s ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting network resilience and faster recovery after Hurricane Melissa. Regional Emergency Training: Armed Forces in the Antilles are running Operation Caribbean 26 through June 4, with Martinique and Guadeloupe units practicing disaster relief for a simulated major cyclone. Climate Pressure: Caribbean islands are facing harsher 2026 conditions—drought, sea-level rise, and extreme heat linked to a strong El Niño—threatening water supplies, farms, and tourism infrastructure. Health Tech Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and stronger supply chains. Sargassum Response: SARSEA meetings in Dominica bring together regional experts to shape national sargassum plans, with field work in Martinique and Guadeloupe starting June 1. Trade & Tech Links for Martinique: Saint Lucia is pushing practical trade and investment cooperation with Martinique, including import-export facilitation for specific products and steps to meet testing, certification, and logistics needs. Culture & Vodou: International Vodou Day activities in New Orleans spotlight Afro-Caribbean rhythms and practitioners from across the region, including Martinique.