Humanitarian Relief: CARICOM’s aid shipment for Cuba has finally cleared for delivery after four failed banking attempts tied to sanctions hurdles, with supplies including basic medical items and food now moving as leaders stress the crisis is “humanitarian first.” Disaster Response: A CARICOM relief vessel carrying nearly 90 containers of food and medical supplies has sailed to earthquake-hit Venezuela, as regional partners also send water tanks and heavy equipment to support recovery. Health Systems Support: Barbados will deploy its certified Field Medical Hospital to Venezuela to ease pressure on the medical system in the wake of mass injuries. Regional Health Policy & Integration: CARICOM leaders at the 51st summit in Saint Lucia pushed for faster implementation of regional cooperation, including health collaboration, while calling for people-focused outcomes. Local Wellness: Saint Lucia’s Soufriere Primary School unveiled a healthy eating mural to encourage fruits, vegetables, water, and active lifestyles among students and families. Governance & Access to Care: ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will present updates on ECCU monetary and financial conditions, including priorities tied to human capital and food and nutrition security. CBI Pressure: EU letters urge OECS states to phase out Citizenship by Investment by 2028, raising concerns about funding streams that can affect public services.