Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake struck just south of Bridgetown (about 5:27 p.m., depth ~53 km), with tremors felt across Barbados and nearby islands; Barbados’ Met Office reported no tsunami threat. Regional Tech & Policy: Barbados’ Possibility Summit pushed a “world-class innovation in Barbados” message, urging SIDS to strengthen institutions and break out of the debt-climate trap with better climate finance and resilience planning. Education & Credentials: Ghana’s tertiary regulator (GTEC) warned the public about 70 unrecognised institutions, including some operating in Ghana and abroad, urging due diligence before accepting certificates. Health in Schools: Barbados’ Ministry of Health said Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School won’t close after scarlet fever was detected, noting antibiotics reduce infectiousness quickly and recommending standard hygiene and mosquito prevention. Finance & Infrastructure: Butterfield agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.8b deal, aiming to build a larger regional banking group. Tourism Tech & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York opens with a focus on resilience and airlift strategy, with aviation analyst Henry Harteveldt set to keynote on airline trends and Caribbean connectivity. Climate & Environment: World Environment Day (June 5) spotlights “Inspired by Nature,” with Barbados-linked efforts including science and tech approaches to marine waste cleanup. Digital Commissioning: Valkit.ai launched Valkit Greenfield, a paperless, AI-augmented commissioning and qualification platform for new site start-ups. Markets: Abaxx reported record May trading volume, including record LNG futures activity.