Water Infrastructure: Barbados is moving ahead with an advanced water treatment plant at Allendale Pumping Station in St Lucy, alongside 43km of main replacements aimed at fixing discoloured water issues in St Lucy and parts of St Peter. Energy Transition: The Government says it’s targeting 70% renewables by 2029, while also planning battery storage to stabilise the grid and unlock constrained solar. Renewables & Grid Costs: The Fair Trading Commission has pre-approved upgrades to the BLPC power grid, with 366 consumers facing higher bills, though the final increase will be set in a future rate review. Climate Preparedness: CIMH and UWI are urging the region to prepare for hotter, drier conditions as El Niño strengthens. Bilateral Trade & Cooperation: Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s talks in Venezuela with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez focus on energy, food security, trade, tourism, education and transport, backed by a joint declaration. Humanitarian & Health: The Barbadian field hospital in Guarenas has treated over 2,700 patients, with both leaders inspecting the mobile Type 2 facility. Agriculture Risk Management: Barbados is surveying farmers for an agricultural insurance framework using parametric insurance triggers. Security & Borders: Customs seized firearms, ammunition and plant material worth about $8m, alongside drugs and other contraband, as it warns smugglers are using all routes. Mining & Exploration: Canadian firm Fortuna is advancing exploration at the Quartzstone Gold Project in Guyana under an earn-in arrangement involving Barbados-linked Qstone interests. Regional Cannabis Compliance: Saint Kitts and Nevis is rolling out a seed-to-sale medicinal cannabis tracking system that records financial transactions alongside plants. Tourism & Travel: Barbados is set to promote Bajan culture at Battersea Power Station in London, while cruise lines continue expanding Caribbean itineraries.