Barbados Digital Future Debate: Young parliamentarians pushed for digital literacy, coding and AI education from primary school, but warned about the digital divide and whether schools and infrastructure can keep up. Inclusive Tech Policy: Another youth parliamentarian bloc said the push must also protect elderly and disabled Barbadians, calling for an inclusive national digital transformation strategy. AI Governance for Small Islands: A Barbados tech consultant cautioned that the country risks being an AI “consumer” unless it builds infrastructure and influence over development. Global AI Spotlight: Barbados is set to help shape UN AI policy as the UN Independent International Scientific Panel meets locally next month. Health Tech & Research: The Barbados Cancer Society reports more breast cancer diagnoses among women in their late 20s and 30s, with research underway on risk factors. Clean Energy Innovation: CDB launched a US$500,000 facility to support women-led businesses turning clean energy ideas into market-ready solutions across the region. Marine Science IP: Barbados says UWI research on sargassum microbes could lead to patents and new biotech research and products. Police Comms Training: Barbados Police Service opened a workshop stressing that communication to the public is core to modern policing and trust. Regional Tech & Education: UWI is rolling out AI-based cheating detection software, while warning about the risk of false accusations. Sargassum Seaweed & EU Talks: Barbados continues discussions with the EU on sargassum management and opportunities. Cricket Tech Investment: CWI welcomed Mia Mottley’s call for a Barbados High-Performance Centre, citing sports science and recovery tech.