OTEC Energy & Water Security: The Bahamas is exploring ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) after Global OTEC was named lead technical partner for a feasibility study, looking at power plus seawater reverse osmosis and cooling uses—aimed at cutting heavy-fuel dependence and easing electricity and water pressures. Barbados Water Infrastructure: Barbados Water Authority says a $220m South Coast Water Reclamation Project will start next month, reclaiming wastewater for irrigation using tertiary treatment, renewable energy and environmental safeguards, with financing from IDB, Green Climate Fund and EIB support. UN Diplomacy & Peace: Prime Minister Mia Mottley urged the Caribbean to stay a zone of peace at UNGA, backing renewed UN-authorised gang suppression support for Haiti while calling for stronger responsibility and UN reform. Caribbean Tourism Tech Push: CHTA marks World Tourism Day with practical AI adoption for hospitality, rolling out AI guidebooks and workforce-focused programming. Business Compliance Watch: Barbados is urging every registered company to file beneficial ownership details ahead of the November deadline under the new transparency law. Legal/Agri Sector: Barbados High Court quashed the unlawful termination of former BADMC CEO Shawn Tudor, with damages and costs submissions next. Regional Investment Signal: CPSO hailed Royal Caribbean’s landmark 50% investment in Sandals/Beaches (about US$3bn), calling it a defining moment for scaling Caribbean enterprise.