Modern Languages Push: At Washburn University, the modern language department is betting on culture as a recruitment tool, with Spanish professor Miguel Gonzalez-Abellas warning that foreign-language study is still declining nationwide even as his enrollment holds steady. Caribbean Digital Race: Puerto Rico and Jamaica are leading the Caribbean’s official destination social media push, but the bigger growth bet is shifting toward creators and diaspora storytellers who can turn island identity into global attention. Regional Cooperation Plan: The Dominican Republic’s foreign ministry is pitching the Transcaribe Agreement to build a shared development zone across insular territories—aimed at trade, food security, connectivity, and tackling issues like sargassum and sustainability—with talks targeted to wrap up by year-end. Bahamas Credit Upgrade: Moody’s lifted The Bahamas’ long-term rating to “Ba3” and flipped the outlook to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance and more durable revenue beyond tourism. Local Culture on Stage: Saint Lucia’s Jazz & Arts Festival closed with Brandy and Monica, keeping the spotlight on local talent alongside international stars. Inclusion Through Language: UNESCO highlights a Dominica classroom effort to bridge communication gaps for a newly arrived student from Guadeloupe, using storytelling and peer exchange to build inclusion as Caribbean mobility grows.