CARICOM wrap-up: Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her earlier concerns about CARICOM’s operations were “ironed out” at the 51st Heads of Government meeting in St. Lucia, while leaders pushed a united front on tackling the region’s high cost of living. Cost of living & energy: CARICOM leaders linked price pressure to imported fossil fuels and urged faster moves toward renewable energy to smooth the “up and down” shocks. Humanitarian health logistics: A major regional relief effort is moving toward Venezuela after 88 containers of emergency supplies sailed from Guyana, including pharmaceuticals and medical items. Cuba diplomacy: Cuba secured a UN debate on US sanctions, but support appears to be eroding among some Caribbean and Latin American partners. Men’s mental health: Mental health experts are urging men to seek help early, warning that silence can turn into tragedy. Public health in the spotlight: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health issued Carnival food safety reminders, while Tapion Hospital launched genetic testing to support more personalized, safer medication choices. Community wellness: A new seamoss brand was launched, and blood donors were honoured for long-term lifesaving contributions. Regional policy watch: CARICOM says it will audit member states’ US Third-Country Nationals policies as deportation pressure grows. Youth & integration: Youth advocates called for stronger regional integration, including better food and nutrition security and youth-led leadership.