Pesticide Safety: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, driven by heavy reliance on fungicides and herbicides, while a Route to Food report warns that over two-thirds are “highly hazardous” for human health and the environment. Sports Health: Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins is back training after a second shoulder/collarbone operation following a crash in the Tour of Guadeloupe, with surgeons replacing a bent plate and adding artificial bone to speed healing. Independence & Health Access: A commentary on Trinidad and Tobago’s 64 years of self-government argues that “prosperity” can’t be judged by per-capita income alone, pointing to gaps in education, healthcare, housing, and who benefits from economic gains.