Earthquake Watch: A powerful, shallow 6.0 quake hit the Eastern Caribbean on May 16 around 10:50am AST, with initial readings later revised from 6.5 to 6.0. Residents across Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica and nearby islands reported strong shaking, though there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The epicentre was about 80 km northeast of St. John’s, Antigua, at roughly 31 km depth, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no major tsunami threat. Public Health Tech: Saint Lucia has completed a new rapid PCR testing platform, capable of detecting multiple infectious diseases in under two hours, as part of CARPHA’s Molbio rollout across 10 member states. Regional Tourism Tech: CHTA and Amadeus unveiled the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report, pointing to a shift toward higher-value, data-driven demand—plus Dominica’s continued momentum, with a Dominica hotelier, Gregor Nassief, named president-elect of CHTA. Food Security & Resilience: OECS and Dominica pushed a root-and-tuber push at a symposium aimed at reclaiming food sovereignty and strengthening climate resilience.