AI Governance in the Caribbean: Barbados PM Mia Mottley says the UN must help set globally agreed rules for AI, with Barbados hosting an in-person UN Independent International Scientific Panel meeting in November as safeguards struggle to keep up. Public Health Tech & Regional Readiness: PAHO highlights Americas progress in primary care, vaccination, digital health and emergency preparedness, while CARPHA–PAHO trains lab and surveillance teams across 11 Caribbean countries to detect respiratory threats faster. Barbados Skills & Security Tech: Barbados wins its first WorldSkills medal—Khajon Albert takes bronze in Intelligent Security Technology in Shanghai, a boost for TVET and newer tech skills. Energy & Climate Innovation: Barbados’ BNECL appoints Michael Sargeant as CEO, and the Bahamas explores ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) feasibility, including hybrid cooling and links to data center needs. Biosecurity for Food Security: Seventeen Caribbean countries meet in Barbados to update African swine fever rapid response plans, strengthening veterinary diagnostics and pork protection. Digital History & Reparations Tech: Ancestry and UCL make nearly 4 million enslaved-person records searchable online, while Caribbean reparations efforts push for formal apologies and stronger legal pathways. Regional Leadership Spotlight: SVGTA CEO Shafia London is selected for the IWF Leadership Fellows Programme, marking a first for the Eastern Caribbean.