OECS Climate Push: Dominica is set to host the OECS 13th Council of Ministers on Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 13) on May 27–28, with Ministers and partners expected to focus on practical ways to strengthen regional resilience as climate threats rise. Regional Finance Reality Check: UTC says its regional expansion is now “operating reality,” shifting from entry to integration across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union and Jamaica. Food Systems & Agriculture: CARICOM’s Caribbean Week of Agriculture launches May 21 in Kingston under “The New FACE of Caribbean Food Systems,” spotlighting food security, agri-business, climate-smart tech, and export growth. Kalinago Resilience Support: India’s minister visited UNDP-backed SCR-K projects in Kalinago Territory, highlighting climate-resilient farming, forest and watershed restoration, and Indigenous livelihoods. Disaster Costs: After Dominica’s April 26 trough-driven flooding, agriculture damages are estimated at about $2 million, with a cash grant planned for recovery. Tourism Momentum: Dominica reported a 10% rise in stayover arrivals in Q1 2026, building on 2025 growth.