Regional Security & Migration: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership in Panama, agreeing on a results-focused action plan for competitive economies, climate action, and regional security, with gangs, irregular migration and Haiti on the agenda. Tourism Operations: Saint Lucia’s Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire urged public sector departments to speed up decision-making and improve attendance at tourism committee meetings, warning delays cost the private sector “time is money.” Health & Immunization: Saint Lucia took part in a GAVI workshop in Copenhagen to strengthen vaccine equity and prepare for the September 2026 independent review window. Caribbean Wellness Brand: Jamaica’s JACANA launched a Caribbean Wellness Platform, aiming to scale botanical personal care, therapeutic plant medicines and nature-based experiences as wellness tourism grows. Agriculture & Value Chains: Taiwan Technical Mission training in Saint Lucia boosted AI marketing skills for SMEs, while guava grafting workshops supported farmers with practical propagation know-how. Fisheries & Livelihoods: Savannes Bay Restoration Programme updates highlight steps to improve sea moss farming organization and expand value-added opportunities for local producers. Banking & Ownership: A major finance story out of the region: Scotiabank is moving to buy out remaining shares in Scotia Group Jamaica and take it private, raising questions about who controls Caribbean banking.