Climate Monitoring: CIMH staff in Barbados have completed EU-supported training in satellite Earth observation, developing tools to track sargassum, landslides and changes to the Earth’s surface to improve regional disaster preparedness. Digital Finance: During debate on the Virtual Assets Provider Bill, Labour Minister Colin Jordan said Barbados must keep legislation current with technology to help combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Cybersecurity: Barbados joined officials from across the region in a cybercrime workshop led by Colombian police, sharing expertise on threats including ransomware, cryptocurrency-related crime and AI. Biotechnology: Researchers are exploring commercial uses for three microbes found in decomposing sargassum; one can break down materials that could help turn the seaweed into biofuels and chemicals. Technology in Schools: The Education Ministry is weighing how to balance digital tools with books, writing and reading, while youth parliamentarians have called for stronger digital access and skills training. Public Services: The Barbados Postal Service says it is open to using AI to improve operations as it adapts to declining traditional mail. Clean Energy: A regional report says policy and regulatory barriers—not technology costs—are slowing Caribbean solar growth, leaving countries exposed to imported fossil fuels.