AI & Education: CXC is tightening School Based Assessment rules as schools rethink how to evaluate students in the age of AI, with calls to teach responsible use rather than just policing it. Health Data: Saint Lucia officially launched a National Cancer Registry to improve cancer surveillance and decision-making, partnering with CARPHA, IARC and PAHO. Water Tech: WASCO and Japan’s JICA are working to cut water losses by 5% through leak fixes, meter repairs and training for non-revenue water management. Infrastructure & Aviation: Hewanorra International Airport redevelopment is at an advanced stage, with the air traffic control tower about 95% complete and aiming for a fully functional tower in early 2027. Local Skills Pipeline: Saint Lucia’s TVET centres are highlighted in CARICOM’s push for technical and digital skills tied to jobs. Space Tech: VORAGO Technologies climbed the Inc. 5000 list for radiation-protected satellite and space chips. Regional Tech Diplomacy: Taiwan’s youth ambassadorship program includes drone operators visiting Caribbean allies. Local Research: Dr. Montelle Felix’s lecture spotlighted local drivers of juvenile delinquency and prevention-focused interventions. Crime Prevention Tech: Bordelais Correctional Facility received laptop computers to expand inmate education and vocational training. Tourism & Payments: A fintech explainer looks at how QR payments and digital finance are modernising Saint Lucia’s economy. Scholarships: Saint Lucia Cruise Port awarded two full undergraduate scholarships, including STEM and non-STEM study tracks. Culture & STEM for Youth: A STEAM camp at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College brought robotics, biology and theatre arts to primary and secondary students.