Supernatural & Culture: Trinidad and Tobago’s Soucouyant legend—an elderly shape-shifting fire spirit tied to West African, French Creole, and Caribbean folklore—keeps resurfacing across the French-speaking islands, including Guadeloupe, as a shared nighttime warning story. Health Watch: A major international genomic study reports early warning signs that the schistosomiasis parasite (Schistosoma mansoni) may be developing reduced response to praziquantel, the only widely used treatment—pushing for ongoing genetic surveillance in Africa and the Caribbean. Public Health & Farming: New FAO-linked rankings put Saint Lucia high for pesticide use intensity, raising concerns for long-term health and echoing regional findings, including Guadeloupe/Martinique worker research linking higher pesticide exposure to higher cancer risk. Regional Tech & Logistics: A concept note backs creating an air cargo transport hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra airport to speed OECS-wide logistics, including Guadeloupe and Martinique. Education Policy in Guadeloupe: Parents in Siméon Trott nursery school (Northern Islands) challenge a reported plan to end bilingual classes, asking the Guadeloupe education authority for reasons and safeguards. Regional Security: OECS leaders, including Martinique, discuss security beyond policing—covering cybersecurity, maritime protection, food/energy security, and climate resilience. Science in the Spotlight: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha gets a sea slug named after him, highlighting how sports fame can intersect with marine research. Arts & Community: Nuits D’Afrique’s 40th anniversary brings pan-African music, fashion, and food to Montreal, with Guadeloupe’s Admiral T among featured acts.