OECS–Africa Deal: The OECS Commission has appointed Aisha Maina, CEO of Aquarian Consult Limited, as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, effective July 1, to help drive South-South links in trade, energy, agribusiness and social impact. Anguilla Sovereign Wealth Fund: Premier Cora Richardson Hodge says Anguilla’s Sovereign Wealth Fund is moving ahead after an IMF technical team visit, with a legislative framework targeted for end of this quarter, funded in part by strong .ai domain revenues; fuel surcharge and import duty extensions are also in place to cushion costs. Corito Landfill Fire: Anguilla’s Fire and Rescue Service reports the Corito Landfill blaze is contained but still burning, likely for several days, with crews cooling and extinguishing tyre piles and the public urged to stay clear. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, citing delays and cancellations disrupting travel; the push comes as BermudAir expands with Airbus A220-300s and adds Caribbean routes including service to Anguilla. Maritime Safety Spotlight: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster is reported as the Caribbean’s deadliest since 1970, with confirmed deaths rising and recovery continuing. Caribbean Fisheries Warning: A Caribbean-focused analysis highlights how chemical fishing can damage reefs and why precursor chemicals used in illegal fishing often go harder to track than drug-related chemicals. Tourism Leadership Shake-up (Region): Grenada’s tourism authority faces internal friction as CEO Stacey Liburd is set to part ways after about a year, amid concerns over management conduct.