Tourism Data Boost: CTO appointed Guyanese Beverley Wilson as deputy director of research, aiming to strengthen tourism statistics, data quality and forecasting across the region under its Reimagine Plan. Cyber Safety: Central Bank of Barbados warns residents not to share BiMPay verification codes, tokens, passwords or credentials after a social-engineering loan scam led to an unauthorised transaction. Climate Resilience for Coasts: Coastal Zone Management Unit plans 32 emergency haul-out upgrades after Hurricane Beryl delays, including a travelift system to move vessels faster before storms. Family Support in Schools: Parent Education Programme research flags caregiver relationship breakdowns and inherited trauma as major drivers of household stress, with a focus on co-parenting and child development. Animal Welfare Push: Groups mark Sparky’s death with calls for stronger enforcement and real consequences for animal abuse, citing gaps in penalties and government action. Regional Infrastructure Delivery: RIISE begins operations in Barbados to help Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines speed climate-resilient public projects. Maritime Autonomy: Oshen’s C-Star PC13 autonomous sailing boat reportedly crossed the Atlantic unaided, finishing east of Barbados after 127 days. Health Systems Online: Grenada trained health workers to use new online integrated surveillance guidelines, with updates managed centrally and aligned to One Health reporting. Digital Trade Rules: WTO’s 2026 Public Forum highlights stalled dispute resolution and disagreements over tariffs on digital trade, with small businesses seeking a bigger role. Energy Skills for Barbados: Scholarship winners say new qualifications in renewable energy and generative AI will help guide Barbados’ energy sector and grid management.