Crime Prevention & Youth Development: Saint Lucia’s Minister Emma Hippolyte says crime prevention must start early, with stronger families, schools, mentorship, positive role models, recreation, jobs and social support—highlighting the 2026 Brian Bernard Commemorative Lecture. Education Reform (Regional): Dominica is set to launch the four-year WISTLE project to modernise lower-secondary education across Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines, using a technology-supported, more inclusive curriculum. Adolescent Health (REACH): REACH has kicked off a webinar series on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing, covering mental health, nutrition, teen brain topics, parent-teen communication and stigma reduction. Skills & TVET (CARICOM): CARICOM is pushing stronger TVET and digital skills, pointing to Saint Lucia’s TVET centres as a regional example of linking education to employment. Water Tech (WASCO/JICA): WASCO and JICA are working to cut water losses by about 5% over the next few years by fixing leaks, repairing meters and reducing unauthorised use. AI in Education (CXC): CXC is tightening School Based Assessment rules as AI raises integrity concerns, pushing schools to rethink how students are assessed. Digital Economy (Fintech): A local fintech ecosystem update ties QR payments and online selling to Saint Lucia’s broader push for a more connected digital economy. International Tech Diplomacy (Taiwan): Taiwan ICDF marked 30 years with a book launch, citing projects including digital governance and smart solutions in Saint Lucia. AI Buildathon: Future Caribbean says 450-plus builders from 39 countries are in the build phase of its Agentic AI Buil­dathon, targeting real-world deployments across sectors.