Regional Energy Regulation: Bermuda’s Nigel Burgess was elected deputy chairman of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators, as the region tackles energy transition, affordability, and resilience. US Caribbean Investment Push: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation plans to expand its Caribbean pipeline, with officials visiting Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and Antigua & Barbuda to explore financing for energy and transport infrastructure. Ocean & Climate Cooperation: Jamaica signed four international environmental agreements at Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, including ocean acidification and mangrove-focused partnerships. Public Access to Information: Barbados’ media community heard calls for freedom of information research across the region, with Jamaica already cited among countries that have passed such laws. Tech & Jobs: PwC says AI is boosting demand for human skills in Jamaica’s services sector, not just technical roles. National ID Uptake: Jamaica’s NIDS card is now accepted by banks as government photo ID, with due diligence still depending on account risk. Education Support: A special education diagnostic centre is set to open in Portland in September, reducing the need to travel to Kingston. Drone Soccer Funding: Jamaica’s drone soccer team received $1.35m to compete in South Korea. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Delegates meet in Kingston for the International Seabed Authority as calls grow for a moratorium over environmental risks. Water Resilience Project: Construction is underway on the Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant, aimed at boosting potable supply for hundreds of thousands. AI in the Workplace: IBEX says AI is meant to enhance productivity in global services, echoing the “human skills” message.