Sailing & Tourism: Martinique is being pitched as a top Caribbean charter destination, with moorings, sheltered bays and easy shore access framed as the island’s “art de vivre” from Le Marin to Mount Pelée. Regional Travel Trade: OurAfrica.Travel has announced its next virtual trade show for 22–26 February 2027, inviting exhibitors and buyers after reporting 20,000+ business connections from its March 2026 edition. Health Cooperation: Montserrat has advanced talks with Martinique to set up emergency medical evacuation and specialist care access, including major stroke, heart attack, trauma and imaging services at CHUM. Marina Dispute Fallout: Yacht owners in Carriacou say a Tyrell Bay Marina access blockade has left about eight boats stranded and claims losses of over US$85,000, with embassies warning travel advisories could follow. Culture & Food: AfriKin Foundation’s “Taste of AfriKin” returns for Miami Spice on 6 Sept 2026, spotlighting African and Caribbean dining, live music, art and a jollof cook-off. Environment: A major sargassum surge is blanketing Caribbean and Gulf coastlines, raising concerns for marine life and tourism as seaweed rots ashore. Sports & Community: Saint Lucia’s “Rugby in Paradise” is welcoming international teams, including squads from Martinique, for the men’s and women’s Sevens. Money & Identity: The ECB says Martinique and other overseas regions will be included in the next euro banknote redesign phase. Youth & Sustainability: Grenada’s Flow and Grenada Green Group are rolling out school recycling bins across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique to cut plastic pollution.