Chlordecone Accountability: France’s Parliament has unanimously adopted a bill acknowledging the State’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, citing contamination of over 90% of adults and long-term health and environmental harm, with an interministerial inspection mission planned to assess remediation. Sargassum Management in the Region: An OECS delegation of nine Caribbean states and territories is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study how to manage recurring sargassum invasions and develop value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. Access to Economic Justice: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean with OECS partners, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable and accessible for businesses and investors. Disaster Response Drills: Antilles Armed Forces continue “Operation Caribbean 26” until June 4, training multinational disaster relief for a simulated major cyclone scenario affecting the region. Tourism & Local Control: A new travel show highlights St. Lucia’s village-led approach to access around UNESCO sites like Gros Piton, arguing it helps protect culture and livelihoods against mass tourism pressures. Regional Aviation Shock: Caribbean Airlines’ St. Kitts withdrawal is reported as made without consultation, pushing officials to seek alternative partners to protect regional connectivity. Climate-Linked Tourism Pressure: The “Beyond the Resort” travel coverage also points to how much Caribbean tourism spending can leak out of the region, raising stakes for sustainability-focused travel models.