Regional Health & Resilience: OECS delegates used a Martinique/Guadeloupe study tour to shape a more coordinated sargassum response, aiming to cut coastal and public health impacts while exploring ways to turn seaweed into economic value. Health & Environment Risk: FAO-linked data ranks Saint Lucia 6th globally for pesticide use intensity (27.6 kg per hectare), raising concerns about long-term health effects; regional research in Guadeloupe/Martinique links higher pesticide exposure to higher prostate and blood cancer risk. Regional Cooperation (incl. health): Martinique and Barbados signed a CARICOM-linked cooperation agreement covering health, risk management, education, tourism, fisheries and trade facilitation—turning regional integration into practical projects. Community Safety Funding: Canada’s CFLI announced CAD$139,900 for Grenada initiatives, including community-based crime prevention with support for at-risk youth and neighbourhood safety. Public Health Note (poisoning research): A retrospective cohort study reviews acute poisoning patterns and prognostic factors in diquat exposures, highlighting severe multi-organ harm. Health in the Headlines: Jamaican reggae singer Fantan Mojah, reportedly hospitalized in Martinique in 2024 for heart issues, died at 49 in Kingston after complications linked to heart disease.