Rapid PCR Rollout: CARPHA says Saint Lucia’s new Molbio rapid PCR platform is now operational, delivering multi-disease results in under two hours—covering threats from COVID-19 and influenza to malaria, TB, cholera, rabies, and even pandemic-potential pathogens like Nipah and norovirus. Regional Health Capacity: The same Pandemic Fund push has completed Molbio installations across 10 CARPHA member states, aiming to speed isolation and strengthen real-time surveillance. Tourism Strategy Shift: CHTA and Amadeus unveiled the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report, showing overseas demand growth cooling to 1% year-on-year, while Latin America and premium travel surge—driving a move toward smarter targeting and year-round demand. Dominica Tech & Community: Dominica’s Library Week 2026 runs May 18–23 under “Empowering Communities through Knowledge, Culture and Innovation,” and fintech coverage highlights how small digital ecosystems are getting more policy-led. Food Sovereignty Push: OECS and Dominica are using a root-and-tuber symposium to reposition ground provisions as climate-resilient, economic drivers.