Marine Health & Tourism: A new University of South Florida report says about 27 million metric tons of self-sustaining sargassum were recorded in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in July, with scientists noting this year’s bloom is the first time they’ve seen large-scale growth in the region rather than just seaweed being swept in by currents—meaning more shoreline die-off, foul rotting smells, and visitor disruption. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study flags major Caribbean insurance protection gaps for hurricane-exposed communities in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada, finding many farmers, fishers and tourism workers remain uninsured and struggle to replace boats, crops and equipment after disasters. Regional Tech & Policy: CARICOM’s tax chiefs are meeting in Georgetown under a “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” theme, as Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett pushes for more resilient, home-grown financing for the region. Local Environment (Youth Recycling): Flow Grenada and the Grenada Green Group are rolling out school recycling bins to cut plastic pollution and ease pressure on the Perseverance dump site.