Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a proposal window for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, backing solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy and even clean transport and sargassum-linked energy, with Barbados among eligible countries. Health Tech Upgrade: Barbados Cancer Society is seeking a $600,000 automated breast ultrasound machine to cut screening delays and improve detection for women with dense breast tissue. Medical Innovation in Barbados: China’s eighth medical team says it has introduced Barbados’ first IVUS-guided coronary intervention and first salivary gland imaging exam, alongside training and community outreach. Water & Infrastructure: Barbados and China launched a US$66M south coast water reclamation project aimed at boosting water management. Disaster Readiness: St George North District Emergency Organisation received EU-funded communications and IT equipment under a CARIFORUM resilience programme. Agriculture Tech in Schools: Barbados is expanding its school greenhouse push, adding student-built structures and more hands-on learning about greenhouse design and agricultural technology. Regional Tech & Finance: IDB Invest approved up to US$30M for Productive Business Solutions to expand digital services across 24 countries, including AI-enabled solutions. Local STEM Career Pathways: Coralisle Group wrapped its 2026 summer internship programme with interns working across insurance, legal, finance, HR, operations and technology. Sargassum Warning: Scientists say sargassum blooms may be self-sustaining, turning beach seaweed into a recurring disaster for Caribbean coasts.