Regional Finance: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre has taken over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, with climate resilience and renewable energy implementation highlighted as priorities. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned, privately managed regional airline after repeated delays and cancellations disrupt travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Anguilla Environment & Waste: A major fire at the Corito Landfill site that began July 25 is now contained but still burning, with crews working to cool and extinguish hot spots; only essential vehicles and waste contractors are allowed to deposit waste while the Environmental Health Unit monitors impacts. OECS–Cuba Cooperation: The OECS praised Cuba for sustained support despite the long-running US embargo, pointing to shared work in health, education, disaster resilience, agriculture and ocean governance. Marine Protection & Food Security: A new Caribbean focus on chemical fishing warns that precursor chemicals used for illegal catches often slip past enforcement, harming reefs and high-value fisheries like spiny lobster. Tourism Industry Watch: Grenada’s tourism sector faces internal shake-ups, with reports that CEO Stacey Liburd is set to part ways with the Grenada Tourism Authority after about a year. Nevis Culture: Nevis Culturama 52 crowned Adowah Groovy Soca Monarch (421 points) and Rass Brown & Rocco Dan Power Soca Monarch champions (470 points).