PAHO/WHO Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed duties as the PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of public health experience to support technical cooperation and help strengthen resilient, equitable, people-centered health systems across Barbados, OECS states, and nearby territories including Guadeloupe. Public Health Systems: In her new role, she will work with governments and health ministries to advance national and regional health priorities, building on partnerships and progress already in place. Health-Adjacent Community Watch: Separately, French overseas territories are raising alarms over reduced state communication budgets—only €1.7 million planned for public campaigns in the French Antilles and French Guiana—warning this could limit prevention messaging on issues like health risks and safety. Regional Culture & Travel: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns Oct. 23–25, 2026 at Windsor Park, with major international acts including NE-YO, plus Guadeloupe’s Les Aiglons, Jean-Marc Ferdinand and Edday.