CARICOM Culture & Identity: Antigua and Barbuda has been confirmed as host of CARIFESTA 2029, with Guyana set to stage CARIFESTA 2027 and Barbados taking 2028—another big regional arts platform for musicians, dancers, visual artists, writers and performers. Reparations Advocacy: The CARICOM Reparations Commission will visit the UK (13–16 July) to push public education and civil society engagement around reparatory justice. Regional Mobility for Tourism: Japan confirmed visa-free entry for 74 countries and territories, including Suriname, with stay lengths varying by nationality (often up to 90 days). Sports & Community Pride: In tennis, T&T secured Davis Cup promotion while Suriname was beaten in a fifth-place playoff; in Guyana, Patentia Secondary won two Tapeball titles in three days. Youth & Learning: Guyana’s human services minister says children under two should have no screen time, with limited device use suggested as kids grow. Culture on the Move: Rotaract District 7030 returns to Antigua after 20+ years, bringing nearly 200 young leaders from across the Caribbean including Suriname. Food & Heritage: A Guyana-linked agriculture close-out highlights farmer networking for women and youth, while a separate culinary feature revives the colonial “dak bungalow” dining tradition in India.