Barbados Health Tech & Regulation: The Senate has passed the Barbados Medical Products Act, 2026, setting up a new Barbados Medical Products Authority to regulate medicines, medical devices and health products under international quality, safety and efficacy standards—aimed at improving access and strengthening public health protection. Public Health Alert: Barbados is seeing rising syphilis cases, with 156 new cases in 2025 (up from 107 in 2024) and more positive tests at the Best dos Santos Public Health Laboratory; adults are urged to test regularly and seek prompt treatment. Civic Tech for Service Delivery: Barbados launched Pearly, an app for citizens to report concerns and track responses, with the Prime Minister saying it will make government more responsive through direct citizen engagement. Regional Lab Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens via an IATA workshop, boosting lab systems and pandemic preparedness across the Caribbean. Workforce & Skills: The UWI Global Campus and CaIHRM signed an MOU to strengthen HR education, professional pathways and applied research across the region. Local Innovation in Manufacturing: Harris Paints unveiled its Quantum Dry dry tinting system in Barbados, using advanced dry pigment pearls in a single-base colour approach and positioning it for wider regional rollout. Energy & Ports Tech: St Kitts and Nevis’ Adeola Moore represented SCASPA at a CIP ports meeting in Bridgetown focused on AI and disaster-risk tech for more resilient ports. Workplace Reality Check: HRMAB says employers are struggling with retention as workers increasingly prioritise culture, flexibility and development—not just pay. Visa Shock for Tourism: The newly elected CHTA president’s US visa denial is sparking debate across the Caribbean hotel sector about how tighter US measures may affect regional tourism operations.