AI & Digital Economy Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia’s communications minister met Qatar, Pakistan, Costa Rica and Barbados in Geneva to push AI governance, digital infrastructure, inclusion and capacity-building. Regional AI Governance: Anguilla hosted a Caribbean AI workshop for parliamentarians and partners, focusing on AI readiness, ethics, cybersecurity and misinformation risks for small island states. Digital Development Partnership: UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalised a MoU to strengthen digital policy, regulation, research, training and implementation of regional digital strategies. Barbados Border Tech: Barbados’ Immigration Department is moving toward a modern facial recognition system to modernise data collection and strengthen border security. Digital Skills Push: Barbados launched a national digital skills empowerment drive aimed at preparing people for the digital economy and AI-driven work changes. CARICOM Mobility Upgrade: Barbados and Guyana began passport-free travel using ICAO-compliant digital national ID cards. STEM Talent: Central Bank of Barbados awarded the SPISE scholarship to 16-year-old Denisha Fields-Caleb, starting a five-week STEM programme at UWI Cave Hill. Health Leadership (St. Kitts & Nevis): Two senior health appointments were announced to reinforce institutional services and nursing leadership amid ongoing system pressure. Modular Housing (Jamaica): Jamaica began the construction and assembling phase of its modular housing programme after Hurricane Melissa, with more units arriving soon. Police Leadership (Barbados): Commissioner Sonia Boyce presented senior command appointments as the service moves toward modernised policing and public trust reforms.