Geothermal Power Milestone: Dominica’s 10-MW Laudat geothermal plant has begun commercial operations, making the island the first CARICOM member to generate electricity from geothermal resources; officials say geothermal already supplied about 43% of power in June and could reach around 60% of gross production by 2027. Digital Finance & Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether, alleging Iran-linked laundering tied to the IRGC, with the Shelbit operator named as Siavash Kayvanpour. Youth, AI Standards: The UN brought together 600 young people in New York on International Youth Day to shape youth-led AI policy and governance guidance for future global digital rules. Local Tech & Governance: NCCU says it’s upgrading loan collections and introducing member-focused measures, including a plan to publish names of persistent loan defaulters only after contact efforts fail. Elections & Data Concerns: UWP candidate Danny Lugay alleges Roseau North voter-list irregularities, including duplicate and triplicate entries, and says his team used tech skills to flag issues. Travel Trend: A new “skillcation” wave is growing among Americans, mixing trips with learning, and pushing interest in digital detox while traveling. Public Health Education: The REACH project launched a webinar series on adolescent health, covering mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction, and parent-teen communication.