CARICOM Health & Humanitarian Focus: CARICOM’s humanitarian aid package for Cuba has finally been cleared after repeated banking rejections tied to sanctions hurdles, with supplies planned to include baby formula, non-perishable food, basic medical items, and solar and water support—reported as discussed at the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia. Regional Mediation for Crisis Care: Barbados PM Mia Mottley and Trinidad and Tobago’s Kamla Persad-Bissessar urged CARICOM to act as a bridge between Washington and Havana, citing worsening conditions in Cuba such as long blackouts and the real-world impact on access to essentials like infant milk. Early Childhood Wellness: Guyana’s Human Services minister Dr Vindhya Persaud said children under age two should have no screen time, warning that phones and tablets can harm mental health and brain development, while older children should be limited to about two hours weekly. Suriname Health-Adjacent Energy Support: SBM Offshore has started sourcing a flotel services supplier for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project offshore Suriname, a step aimed at safe personnel transfer and commissioning for the deepwater oil development.