Regional Integration Watch: After CARICOM’s 51st Heads of Government meeting, analysts say the real test now is “return on integration” — whether priorities like Haiti, food security, climate resilience, governance reform and regional security translate into measurable economic gains, not just big declarations. Guadeloupe–Jamaica Air Link: LIAT Air launched a new Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Montego Bay route, with a twice-weekly year-round service (Tuesdays and Saturdays) starting with 33 passengers, and plans to grow to daily as demand rises. Tourism & Connectivity Boost: Jamaica’s tourism minister framed each seat as opportunity for local workers and suppliers, while the route is expected to open multi-island trips and strengthen business and cultural ties across the Caribbean. Health Alert: A major study warns of early signs of schistosomiasis drug resistance, urging ongoing genomic surveillance to protect the long-term effectiveness of praziquantel. Sargassum Solutions: OECS delegates are drawing on Martinique and Guadeloupe know-how to improve sargassum collection and turn the seaweed into economic value. Education Concern in Guadeloupe: Parents in Marigot say they’re worried about a plan to end bilingual classes at Siméon Trott nursery school, and have asked the Guadeloupe Academy for clear reasons.