Child Climate Risk: A UNICEF-backed study warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with over a third of children, schools and health facilities already exposed to at least three climate hazards—rising to more than nine in ten by mid-century. Regional Lab Readiness: CARPHA wrapped up its 11th CariPHLN workshop in Barbados, bringing together 26 lab directors to strengthen disease detection, surveillance, diagnostic coordination and specimen transport across the Caribbean. Heat and Health in Schools: Saint Lucia schools are adjusting during intense heat—allowing students to drink water in class, pushing early reporting of heat distress, and using shade and ventilation where full air-conditioning isn’t feasible. Food and Water Security: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says climate change is already hitting what farmers can grow, water availability, fisheries, and the affordability of nutritious food. Violence Against Women: Opposition leader Allen Chastanet called violence against women a “national emergency” after the body of 21-year-old Merrisa Auguste was found near the Millennium Highway; police say identity is pending DNA and one person is in custody. Health Systems Support: PAHO and UWI’s health policy programme is building Caribbean health leadership, training 11 professionals across eight countries including Saint Lucia. Infrastructure for Resilience: RIISE has begun operations to help governments speed up climate-resilient projects, with Saint Lucia able to request support for areas including health, water, transport and disaster recovery.