Rum Tourism: Caribbean distillery tours are shifting from “buy a bottle at the airport” to full destination experiences, with visitors seeking tastings, cane-field walks, and heritage blending sessions across islands like Martinique, Barbados, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Regional Tech & Governance: CARICOM’s COTA 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference opens in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July 2026), with a theme focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration—aiming to boost compliance, taxpayer services, and sustainable revenue. Public Health & Farming Debate: A Saint Lucia pesticide-use headline is sparking fear and blame; the piece argues for a more careful look at what pesticides, crops, and alternatives are actually involved before judging farmers. Science & Society Spotlight: A centenary reflection on Frantz Fanon highlights his anti-colonial critique of economic extraction and notes he was born in Fort-de-France, linking his ideas to today’s debates on racial justice and global power. Legal Education: Amira Mahomed was selected for the 2026 Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Abidjan, with Martinique Mulder also representing Emeris.