Labour Compliance: The Fair Work Ombudsman has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the University of Queensland over about $11m in wage underpayments to 16,382 staff, including interest and superannuation, with payments still due for remaining employees. Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Saint Lucia will host a CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code meeting (Aug 31–Sep 3) to review and revise the regional code and Minimum Energy Performance Standards, with support from regional standards bodies and the World Bank. Renewables Financing Call: IRENA is inviting renewable project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean for potential support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing, including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and clean transport. Generative AI Showcase: The ECCB will conclude its 2026 Generative AI and Python Summer Camp with a public chatbot and multimedia showcase in St Kitts and Nevis on Aug 28, featuring solutions for banking, credit reporting, ports, social security, taxation, and water services. Health & Critical Care Training: PAHO/WHO, with Ross University and regional experts, trained about 25 health professionals across seven Eastern Caribbean countries on managing severe infections and critical illness, including more practical simulation and point-of-care ultrasound. Water Supply Pressure (Opinion): A local report revisits why Babonneau residents still face water shortages despite available resources, pointing to the Hill 20 system’s intake-and-treatment setup and ongoing supply-demand challenges. Marine Science: A Caribbean-focused piece argues for responsible coral “genetic rescue” and regional sharing of heat-resilient corals to build climate-resilient reefs. Education Results: Saint Lucia posted its strongest CSEC overall performance in six years, but Mathematics remains the biggest problem with more than half of candidates failing.