Sargassum Biotechnology: Barbados is pushing ahead with new science from UWI research on three microbial strains isolated from decomposing sargassum, including a cellulose- and alginate-breaking bacterium validated by major culture collections—aimed at biofuels, chemicals, and advanced manufacturing. AI in Local Services: Barbados Postal Service says it’s open to using AI to improve operations as traditional mail declines, with plans to roll out new initiatives. Education Tech Balance: Education Minister Chad Blackman says schools are “rethinking” tech use—warning heavy device exposure can reduce learning—while working with Innovation, Science and Technology to find the right mix of devices and paper-based learning. Digital Inclusion Debate: Barbados Youth Parliament argues digital transformation is “risky but necessary,” but must not leave elderly and disabled people behind, calling for inclusive digital literacy and access. Justice Tech Upgrade: The new Gun Court judge, Douglas Frederick, stresses modern court technology and faster police case-file delivery to cut backlogs. Health Tech & Care: Doctors’ Week opens with a message that healthcare is evolving with technology and better information access, but doctors’ leadership remains central. Food Security & Biosecurity: Barbados stepped up port monitoring after Suriname’s bird flu outbreak, relying on existing quarantine rules while targeting illegal imports. Clean Energy Policy: A regional solar report says the Caribbean is installing faster than official stats, but policy and regulation bottlenecks are slowing the shift away from imported fossil fuels. Regional Cricket Tech & Investment: CWI backs Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s push for sustained investment in high-performance cricket facilities and sports science. Housing Affordability Pressure: A Habitat for Humanity study finds housing costs are forcing major trade-offs across Latin America and the Caribbean, including reduced food spending and delayed medical care.