Digital Skills Push: Barbados is rolling out a national digital skills empowerment campaign, with Minister Sandra Husbands saying AI and automation make digital competence as essential as literacy and numeracy for productivity and growth. Apprenticeship Overhaul: The government is also modernising the apprenticeship system for the construction sector, updating the technical and vocational training framework after a tripartite social partnership review. Central Bank in Plain English: A new explainer breaks down the Central Bank of Barbados’ core jobs—stabilising the Barbados dollar, guarding financial stability, managing reserves, and acting as lender of last resort—plus how the public can judge performance. Construction Labour Concerns: The BWU says it is monitoring alleged mistreatment of migrant workers at Jada Group/Infra Construction and warns public contracts could be affected unless authorities are satisfied. Regional Integration: CARICOM leaders marked CARICOM Day with calls to deepen integration, improve connectivity, and strengthen food, energy, security, and digital transformation. Travel Modernisation: Barbados and Guyana launched passport-free travel using ICAO-compliant digital national ID cards, with airline check-in and immigration using the e-ID. Aviation Disruption: Venezuela’s CONVIASA reprogrammed routes after the suspension of Maiquetía’s airport, including changes to Porlamar–Barbados flights. STEM Spotlight: Denisha Fields-Caleb won the Central Bank of Barbados SPISE scholarship and begins a five-week STEM programme at UWI Cave Hill. Market Upgrade Debate: Cheapside vendors are split on a plan to make the market more organised and year-round.