Digital Transformation for Community Service: Lions Club of Barbados Central plans to “usher Lionism into a digital age,” using technology to strengthen community work and boost membership. School Hydration Tech for Health: Eight Kingston and St. Andrew schools in Jamaica will get hydration stations starting July, aiming to increase water intake and cut sugary drinks. Local Tech in the Spotlight: A Barbados vendor’s TikTok-style marketing story shows how Caribbean small sellers are using phones and social reach to compete with supermarket chains. Barbados Cancer Care Upgrade: Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s new linear accelerator is already delivering image-guided radiation, with reported savings on overseas treatment and 120 patients completing therapy. Education for Creative Careers: Barbados will install music production studios in secondary schools and launch a national student festival to build pathways into the entertainment industry. Blue Economy Data Platform: CRFM, FAO and CAF launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine planning, with Barbados among participating countries. Earthquake Preparedness Reminder: Venezuela’s deadly double earthquake has renewed calls for Barbados to stay ready for earthquake and tsunami risks. Workforce Planning for an Ageing Society: Barbados is urged to rethink training and employment as the population ages, including life-long learning and flexible micro-credentials. Security and Research Cooperation: PM Mia Mottley met the UK’s Keir Starmer to continue security ties and expand research and investment in areas like climate resilience, water security and sargassum innovation. Regional Tech and Worker Protection Gap: A UNI Global Union leader warns Caribbean labour laws lag behind fast-moving technology, leaving workers exposed. Credit Union Tech & Cyber Focus: SVG’s co-operative league delegation highlighted governance, technology, cybersecurity and resilience at the CCCU convention in Barbados.