OECS at 45: The OECS marks its 45th anniversary with a reminder of what regional integration can deliver, highlighting the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s stability—an approach that includes Martinique and Guadeloupe and supports easier movement for people and business. EU Parliament Funds Probe: A far-right Patriots group is accused of misusing €270k in EU Parliament money in 2024, with irregularities tied to contracts and payments that also benefited groups in the French Caribbean, including a Martinique-based futsal organization. Martinique Rum Business: Campari Group’s Trois Rivières has refreshed its aged rum packaging, with new bottle design cues from Martinique’s sugarcane fields and updated retail availability in France. Tax Relief (Grenada): Grenada’s Inland Revenue Division urges property owners to claim a 5% property tax discount by June 30, while also offering a path to reassessments for damage-linked cases. Energy Prices (Grenada): Petroleum product retail prices are published for June, with kerosene down and LPG cylinder prices unchanged for some tiers, alongside continued price monitoring. Sargassum & Tourism Resilience: An OECS-EU study visit on sargassum management feeds practical ideas for coastal protection, public health preparedness, and tourism resilience across the region. Community & Culture: Kréyòl Pride is set for late July in Guadeloupe, aiming to bring together LGBTQIA+ people, locals, and allies under a unity-focused platform.