Regional Air Links: LIAT Air launched its inaugural direct flight from Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) to Montego Bay, Jamaica, with a twice-weekly year-round service (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and plans to grow to daily as demand rises—framed as a boost for tourism, jobs, and easier access between the French and English-speaking Caribbean. Climate Watch: The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum warns El Niño is strengthening, with hotter, more humid conditions, heatwaves, slower drought recovery in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and continued flood risk from heavy rain during the 2026 wet season. Health Alert: Scientists report genetic changes in the schistosomiasis parasite that may reduce response to praziquantel, urging ongoing genomic surveillance to protect long-term control efforts. Sargassum Response: OECS delegates are adapting solutions from Martinique and Guadeloupe after a study tour, aiming to better manage and potentially valorise sargassum across Eastern Caribbean states. Education in Guadeloupe: Parents in Marigot say they’re alarmed by a reported plan to abolish bilingual classes at Siméon Trott nursery school, and have written to the Guadeloupe Academy for clarification. Culture & Identity: A new spotlight on the Soucouyant legend in Trinidad and Tobago traces its roots across West African spiritual traditions and French Creole folklore—an enduring Caribbean fear story that also appears in Guadeloupe and other islands.