Drug Resistance Watch: Scientists report genetic changes in the schistosomiasis parasite that may reduce how well praziquantel works, urging ongoing genomic surveillance to protect the only widely used treatment. Sargassum Response: OECS delegates, supported by the EU, visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study practical ways to collect and turn sargassum into economic resources, aiming for a more coordinated regional plan. Regional Air Links: LIAT launched a new year-round route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay, with plans to ramp up frequency as demand grows—boosting tourism and business ties for both islands. Pesticide and Health Concern: A new ranking highlights high pesticide use intensity in the Caribbean, and a Guadeloupe/Martinique study links higher pesticide exposure to higher risks of prostate and blood cancers. Logistics Push: A concept note proposes creating an OECS air cargo hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to speed delivery across the region. Culture & Folklore: A feature revisits the Soucouyant legend—an enduring Caribbean night-time fear tied to shared French Creole and West African roots.