Haiti’s Hurricane Season Prep: Haiti’s government is urging early action ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season, with ministries coordinating plans and Public Works launching a national clean-up of gullies and rivers to reduce flooding risk in cities including Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien, Léogâne, Jacmel, Les Cayes and Ouanaminthe. World Ocean Day in Haiti: The Environment Ministry, via ANAP, and partners held awareness activities in Corail to push youth to protect oceans, mangroves and coastal ecosystems—highlighting mangroves’ role in biodiversity and coastal resilience. Renewables Policy Move: Haiti removed taxes on solar panels and batteries to speed renewable energy adoption. Justice Reform Watch: Haiti announced new specialized judicial units to tackle serious human rights violations, including sexual violence, gang abuses and crimes against children—welcomed by observers but warned they must be independent, resourced and protected to work. Haiti at the World Cup (and politics): Haiti made a late change to its World Cup 2026 shirt after FIFA accused it of violating rules on political messaging, as the team prepares to face Scotland in Boston. Caribbean Climate Vulnerability: A UNDP report says Guyana and Haiti have the shortest life expectancy in the region, underscoring how weak health systems and governance pressures shape climate and disaster impacts. Trade Finance for Resilience: IDB Invest and the Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$25 million trade finance guarantee to help Caribbean businesses access funding for moving goods—supporting smaller economies’ stability.