Hurricane readiness in the spotlight: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) helped finalize sub-regional Early Action Protocols in Guadeloupe (Aug 17–20), with the French Red Cross’ PIRAC platform, 510 Global and IFRC partners—aiming to trigger pre-agreed, pre-funded help when forecasts predict cyclones, so communities get support before the worst hits. Local climate risk planning: The same Guadeloupe setting hosted a simulation to test how these protocols activate, alongside Red Cross partners from St. Kitts and Nevis and Dominica. Tropical disturbance watch: A moisture-rich system is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds across the southeastern Caribbean, with impacts likely to reach Dominica and Guadeloupe as it moves—forecasters warn that even without becoming a named storm, it can still mean flooding and mudslide risk. Public communication funding debate: In the French Antilles and French Guiana, professionals are alarmed by a proposed state cut to just €1.7m for public campaigns, arguing it’s far below needs for prevention, including climate-change messaging. Caribbean travel and culture: A new travel trend report says more people are choosing cultural immersion, with food and culinary experiences topping spending priorities—useful context for how climate and weather can affect tourism demand.