Earthquake Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre urged the public not to panic after major quakes near Venezuela, saying the region’s active plate boundary can trigger stress changes and that there’s no clear direct link between separate events—just stay alert. New Quake Report: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and Barbuda at 7:19 a.m., felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean with no immediate damage reports. Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, validated in a June workshop with ITU and World Bank support. Connectivity Crisis: Flow’s outage in Dominica and Saint Lucia traced to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, with regulators pushing for resilience upgrades. Public Health Tech: Dominica rolled out PCR testing for leptospirosis at the national lab, cutting reliance on overseas samples and speeding diagnosis. STEM & Skills: ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI and design-thinking skills. Research & Education: Five Arkansas State students completed a first-of-its-kind environmental management research trip in Dominica. Scholarships & Learning: Dominica awarded 124 scholarships and 122 bursaries after Grade 6 results, while an ECCB–Thomas De La Rue scholarship went to a student pursuing environmental data science and machine learning. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Medical Milestone: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco with highest honours, highlighting the OECS–Morocco scholarship pathway.