CARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially become the seventh CARICOM associate member, effective 16 June 2026, after France’s instrument of accession paved the way for the agreement to take effect—an important step for regional ties between French and English-speaking Caribbean islands. Regional Security: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged CARICOM to move beyond traditional policing and build a coordinated, multi-layered regional security approach, warning that modern threats demand shared solutions across borders. Sargassum Response: OECS is scaling up its sargassum strategy after a study tour in Martinique and Guadeloupe, using lessons from French territories to improve collection and turn the seaweed into potential economic value. Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño-linked warming could bring more intense heat, slower drought recovery in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and continued flood risk from heavy rain later in 2026. Health & Community: A former NNP minister in Trinidad and Tobago criticized Emmalin Pierre’s party leadership setup, while in Grenada Canada’s CFLI backed community safety and green livelihoods projects. Culture & Travel: Seabourn and Oceania Cruises both unveiled new Caribbean-focused itineraries, with Martinique highlighted among ports and shore experiences. In Memoriam: Jamaican reggae singer Fantan Mojah died at 49 after heart-related complications, with reports noting he was hospitalized in Martinique in 2024.