Regional Integration Spotlight: As the OECS marks its 45th anniversary, the focus is on what the bloc has delivered—practical integration through the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, including easier movement for citizens and long-running EC dollar stability across shocks. EU Funding Scrutiny: A probe into the now-defunct Identity and Democracy group, later regrouped under the Patriots banner, flags misspent EU Parliament funds in 2024, including irregularities tied to local and regional grants and public tenders. Martinique Business & Spirits: Campari’s Trois Rivières (Martinique) rolls out refreshed packaging for its aged rum range, with new bottle design cues from sugarcane fields and updated availability in major French retail channels. Tax & Household Costs (Grenada): Grenada’s Inland Revenue Division reminds property owners of a 5% property tax discount for early payment by June 30, while petroleum price notices show kerosene down and LPG cylinder prices easing. Public Health & Justice (French Caribbean): In France, protests renew calls for justice and compensation for Agent Orange victims in Vietnam and for chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, as court processes continue. Environment & Economy (Caribbean): OECS-EU study visit highlights sargassum management options that could support coastal resilience, public health preparedness, and tourism-related economic opportunities. Food & Nutrition (Grenada): National Nutrition Week runs June 21–27 under “Stronger Together: Fighting Cancer is Everybody’s Business,” with screenings, food testing, and community health activities. Security & Trade Routes (G7): G7 leaders launch a ports network to coordinate action against global drug trafficking, linking maritime coordination with anti-money laundering and asset recovery efforts.