Public Health Tech: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA infectious substances transport, strengthening lab systems and regional pandemic readiness. Civic Tech: Barbados launched Pearly, an app that lets citizens report concerns and track government responses through the Office of Citizen Engagement and Media Relations. Medical Regulation: The Senate passed the Barbados Medical Products Act, 2026, setting up a Barbados Medical Products Authority to regulate medicines and health devices, improve access, and support life sciences. Health Alert: Barbados is seeing rising syphilis cases (156 new in 2025 vs 107 in 2024), with higher testing and guidance to get tested and seek prompt treatment. Health Workforce & Ops: Employers are struggling with retention as workers prioritise culture, flexibility and development, pushing HRMAB to urge more strategic onboarding and retention. Local Innovation in Manufacturing: Harris Paints unveiled its world-first Quantum Dry dry tinting system in Barbados, using solid pigment pearls for more accurate colour with lower additives. Digital Government & AI: US leaders at the Global Government Forum focused on using technology, data and AI to modernise service delivery and reskill public workforces. Youth & Learning: Education officials praised a national letter-writing competition for boosting literacy and creativity, while child-rights awareness sessions reached primary students ahead of World Day Against Child Labour.