Police Modernisation: New Police Commissioner Sonia Boyce lays out a “renewal of purpose” for the Barbados Police Service, pairing tougher discipline with a push for digital transformation to handle more sophisticated, transnational crime. Flood Risk & Accountability: The DLP demands urgent action on recurring flooding along the KNR Husbands Highway at Heywoods Road, warning drainage and stormwater planning may be failing—especially with hurricane season underway. CARICOM Cost-of-Living Moves: CARICOM leaders agree on regional steps to ease household pressures, including tax and freight adjustments, faster renewable energy investment, and plans to fast-track a regional ferry service. EV Adoption in Barbados: Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up about 70% of new sales, driven by tax incentives and cheaper models—while officials and industry urge planning for the environmental side of the EV shift. Instant Payments Watch: An IMF assessment of BiMPay flags potential gains for efficiency and inclusion, but also warns about adoption, regulation, privacy, governance, and cybersecurity risks during rollout. Food Security & Skills: Barbados highlights collaboration for food security, while HRMAB prepares a “Workforce 2030” conference focused on training and hiring for AI-driven workplace change. Regional Digital Push: UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalise a strategic partnership to advance regional digital development. Local Tech in Education: CMEx’s contribution to St. Michael School supports classroom technology upgrades and student initiatives.