Energy & Grid Tech: Barbados’ $350m Harrow hybrid energy project is one step closer to breaking ground, with Energy Minister Kerrie Symmonds expecting a Fair Trading Commission tariff ruling by Sept. 15 after a near two-year delay. Public Health Tech: The Leela Vida in Christ Church is rolling out a practical 3D body composition and posture assessment as a DEXA alternative, bringing performance-style tracking to the island. Water Systems Update: St Lucy residents get extended basic water rate relief while a delayed filtration project is installed; meanwhile the Barbados Water Authority says discoloured water remains safe to drink and is improving via mains replacement and shifted production. Environmental Risk: Authorities launched an investigation after barrels of oil were dumped in the Belle area, triggering the national oil spill protocol. Border Security & Tech: Customs marked its 121st anniversary with a push for modernisation and training, reporting seizures including 12 firearms, drugs, drones and tactical gear in an $8m haul. Regional Cooperation: Barbados and Venezuela signed a wide-ranging declaration covering energy, food security, education, culture and tourism, including plans for technical working groups and training. Legal/Policy Tech: Saint Kitts and Nevis is deploying a seed-to-sale medicinal cannabis tracking system that records financial transactions alongside plants, tied to anti-money laundering rules.