Climate Finance Push: Barbados’ Santia Bradshaw says SIDS are stuck with slow, complex funding that arrives “too late,” calling for simplified access and faster disbursement for climate adaptation and food security. Energy & Safety: Barbados Light & Power warns solar owners to ensure proper isolation before storms and not to restart damaged systems after outages, stressing public safety and insurance readiness. TVET Digitalisation: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three level-two courses (waxing, tiling, baker/cake) under a CARICOM TVET pilot, with more programmes planned by March 2027. Anti-Corruption Coordination: Jamaica’s Integrity Commission urges Caribbean states to align anti-corruption laws and enforcement, arguing corruption must be treated as a regional public good. Tourism Leadership & Markets: Petra Roach is inducted into the CTO Hall of Fame, while St. Kitts’ SKTA CEO says it will target Latin America with airline talks and B2B matchmaking. Food Security & Agriculture: DC ALFA’s 2026 conference in Sint Maarten renews cooperation across the Dutch Caribbean to strengthen food security, fisheries, livestock and sustainable agriculture. Local Business & Culture: Barbados launches the Marcus Garvey Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition with $30,000 in prizes, aiming to grow cultural-industry business participation. Workforce & AI: Barbados Workers’ Union warns AI and platform work are already reshaping services, calling for stronger worker protections. Caribbean Tourism Media: CTO honours regional storytellers at Caribbean Media Awards during Caribbean Week in New York.