ECCB Leadership Rotation: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre has taken over as Chairman of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council, with the role rotating annually among member finance ministers—he flagged climate change as the key existential risk for small island states while pointing to continued support for renewable energy rollout. OECS Africa Link-Up: The OECS has appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, tasking her with helping unlock trade, investment, and policy partnerships across sectors like energy, agribusiness, health, and disaster resilience. Anguilla Fire & Waste Operations: A major fire at the Corito Landfill site is now contained but still burning, with crews cooling and exposing hot spots; only essential vehicles and approved waste contractors are allowed to deposit waste as smoke and emergency traffic continue. Regional Air Travel Pressure: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, citing frequent delays and cancellations that disrupt travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Maritime Safety Watch: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster has left 73 confirmed dead and 30 missing, underscoring ongoing risks in Caribbean ferry operations. Tourism Governance: Grenada’s tourism authority leadership is in flux, with reports of a split between board and CEO Stacey Liburd after just one year. Marine Conservation Concern: A Caribbean-wide look at chemical fishing highlights how hard-to-detect practices can damage reefs and high-value fisheries, including spiny lobster. Education & Health Pathways: New Anglia University examines why more graduates are choosing graduate-entry medicine routes, including faster programmes and later career decisions.