Rediscovery in Nature: Barbados scientists finally found the world’s smallest-known snake, the Barbados threadsnake, after nearly 20 years by turning over hundreds of rocks during an ecological survey—good news for conservation of shrinking forest habitat. Border Tech & Security: Barbados Customs said it collected about $5.46B in revenue (2023 to July 2026) but lost over $3B through concessions, waivers and suspected undervaluation/under-invoicing, while also seizing major quantities of prohibited goods at ports. Cyber Safety for Youth: A digital forensics expert warned that young people can expose phones and home networks by clicking unverified links on WhatsApp, risking malware that can spread to banking and social accounts. Health Tech Innovation: UWI Cave Hill researchers are preparing field trials of a lethal ovitrap to reduce dengue using a non-chemical approach, aiming to cut reliance on insecticides. Digital Services in Healthcare: A Tobago delegation visited Barbados to study MedData and digital health systems at hospitals and polyclinics, to improve Tobago’s electronic health records rollout. Justice Modernisation: Virtual hearings are set to begin at the Magistrates’ Court as Barbados moves to modernise its criminal justice system using technology. Business Digitisation: CDB and the Small Business Association of Barbados launched a regional push to help at least 150 MSMEs adopt digital solutions and build resilience for global markets. Tourism Data Push: A Barbados senator backed a real-time passenger-data dashboard to strengthen border security and improve tourism planning and investment decisions. Cloud Science for Rainfall: Researchers used a CloudKite balloon-kite near Barbados to reveal hidden structures in warm clouds that may explain how raindrops form—potentially improving rainfall forecasts.