Digital Payments Push: Former Central Bank Governor DeLisle Worrell argues Barbados should favour bank-directed and digital payments over cash, citing lower loss and fraud risk and stronger authentication. Education Tech & Reform: The Ministry of Education Transformation rolls out a “Year of Purpose” for 2026-27 with new digital forums for teachers and students, while the Barbados Union of Teachers urges a slower, consultative rollout of assessment and secondary placement changes. Youth Skills in Software: WorldSkills Barbados Juniors Future Skills Camp introduces mobile app development, with campers building learning-focused apps and shifting next week’s focus to cybersecurity. Health Preparedness: Barbados is urged to tighten defences against measles amid a major regional outbreak, with officials warning the island remains vulnerable to imported cases. Cyber/AI Momentum: Future Caribbean’s Agentic AI Buildathon has moved into the build phase with 450-plus participants across 39 countries working on deployable solutions for areas like health, finance, tourism, logistics, and climate resilience. Local Industry & Supply Chains: Barbados’ private sector backs stronger support for manufacturers amid concerns that imported construction materials are eroding local capacity, while shipping disruptions have delayed back-to-school supplies at Abed’s. Energy & Business Risk: Solar Dynamics Limited’s charged assets are up for sale after a receiver was appointed, raising questions for the solar water heating pioneer’s future. Accessibility Rights: Senator Janeil Odle calls for enforced building-code accessibility so disabled people can access courts and other public buildings under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.