AI Skills Push: Caribbean leaders are being urged to speed up AI workforce training as DeVry’s Bridge to Brilliance expands across the region, aiming to build AI literacy and practical skills in every course by end-2026. LGBT Reparations Call: In SVG, ERAO SVG used IDAHOBIT to launch a National Call for Reparations for LGBT Vincentians, pointing to criminalisation of adult consensual same-sex relations and the lack of clear anti-discrimination protections while an appeal from 2024 is still pending. Sports Spotlight: The Virgin Islands hosted the first-ever OECS 3X3 U23 Basketball Tournament, with VI reaching the semi-finals after a rebound win over St Lucia, while Team SVG is set to compete in Tortola with Maxron Dublin, Elroy Joseph, Adrian Sam and Aquando Henry. Seamoss Breakthrough: St Vincent’s seamoss industry is celebrating a major EU showcase milestone after more than 20 years of export restrictions, with SMASVG pushing for re-entry and tackling barriers to marine exports. Climate Funding Prep: CDB and FRLD workshops in Barbados are helping eligible Caribbean states prepare for a US$250M loss-and-damage grant window, with guidance on building “bankable” resilience projects. Tourism Drive: “LOVE SVG” is rolling out as a six-month push to deliver at least 100 priority tourism upgrades before the November season.