Sargassum Response Boost: OECS delegates are using lessons from Martinique and Guadeloupe to reshape a more coordinated, solution-first approach to recurring sargassum, supported by the EU’s RIGHT programme and the SARSEA project, with a push to also turn seaweed into economic value. Heat and Rain Risk Alert: CariCOF warns that strengthening El Niño plus warmer Caribbean Sea temperatures could bring more intense humid heat, longer drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and a higher risk of flooding from heavy downpours during the 2026 wet season. Pesticides and Health Spotlight: A new ranking based on FAO 2025 data puts Saint Lucia 6th globally for pesticide use intensity, raising concerns for public and environmental health; regional research links high pesticide exposure in Guadeloupe/Martinique banana workers to higher cancer risks. Disease Control Warning: Scientists report genetic changes in the schistosomiasis parasite that may reduce response to praziquantel, urging ongoing genomic surveillance to protect long-term treatment effectiveness. Regional Security, Broader Lens: At an Antilles regional security conference, leaders including Roosevelt Skerrit called for security planning that fully includes climate resilience, food and energy security, cybersecurity, and maritime protection. Marine Biodiversity Note: A newly discovered Caribbean sea slug was named Aldisa vozinhai after research near Cuba and Guadeloupe, adding another biodiversity story to the region’s scientific record.