Local Business Unity: Barbados Small Business Association chair Charles Carter urged more collaboration among small firms during Small Business Week, arguing that tech connectivity can still leave entrepreneurs feeling isolated and that unity will strengthen the sector. Agri-Tech & Genetics: Talks are underway to import high-quality genetic bloodlines from Barbados and India to improve Fiji’s sheep and goat production, with large-scale farm plans in Vanua Levu. Health & Research Capacity: UWI Cave Hill and PAHO marked the graduation of the third cohort of a Health Policy and Health Systems postgraduate programme, building regional leadership for workforce and health-system challenges. Biotech IP Push: Export Barbados says government moves to patent novel microbes from sargassum seaweed could unlock multi-billion-dollar opportunities while keeping commercial value in Barbados. Engineering Talent: BAPE honoured four aspiring engineers with the 2026 Angus Edghill Scholarship Fund, supporting studies aligned with resilience, renewables, water security and transport. Tourism Tech & Sustainability: The Caribbean Tourism Organization appointed Barbadian Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer for sustainable tourism, supporting its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027. Energy Sector Spotlight: A feature traces BLPC’s 115-year evolution from early generation to solar and battery storage, highlighting how the utility is adapting for a cleaner future. Caribbean Connectivity: Liberty Business launched an AWS cloud partnership in Jamaica, extending cloud and AI services via its network and local support. Science in the News: A new Barbados film, Call Me Raven, uses research-backed storytelling to spark discussion on addiction, recovery and second chances.