Sargassum Response: OECS delegates just wrapped a study tour in Martinique and Guadeloupe to speed up a more coordinated, solution-focused plan for the recurring seaweed problem—supported by the EU’s RIGHT Programme and the SARSEA project, with a push to turn sargassum into economic opportunities. Regional Air Links: LIAT launched a twice-weekly, year-round route from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Montego Bay (Jamaica), with plans to move toward daily service as demand grows—boosting tourism and local business connections. Air Cargo for the OECS: A concept note outlines creating an air cargo transport hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to improve logistics across OECS states and territories, including Guadeloupe. Pesticides & Health Watch: A report citing FAO 2025 data flags Saint Lucia’s high pesticide use intensity and points to health concerns tied to long-term exposure, including regional research linking higher pesticide exposure in Guadeloupe/Martinique workers to higher cancer risk. Venezuela Flight Resumption: TAP Air Portugal will restart flights to Venezuela via a one-stop technical stop in Pointe-à-Pitre, initially landing in Valencia to allow repairs at Caracas—starting with medical supply deliveries.