Regional Environment & Waste Tech: Analyst Stafford Lewis says Antigua can’t repurpose sargassum at scale alone and should team up across the OECS (including Dominica) to gather enough seaweed for research-backed uses like building materials. Border Security & Biometric Systems: Dominica and other Caribbean states signed a U.S.-linked Biometrics Data Sharing Partnership to speed cross-border fingerprint and facial-scan checks, with a clear focus on reducing passport-program exploitation. Public Health IT Upgrade: Dominica’s National Medical Laboratory migrated its Laboratory Information System to a higher-capacity server, aiming to cut downtime and speed test turnaround for better patient care. Water Infrastructure: DOWASCO says the Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after the CDB extended the terminal disbursement date to finish remaining works, including major storage tank builds. Regional Connectivity & Broadband: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne pushed for a shared OECS ICT network using EU-backed subsea fibre to lower broadband costs. Regional Currency Redesign: ECCB unveiled new EC banknote designs that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with regional heroes, with the EC$50 featuring Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. Agritech & Climate Resilience: A New Zealand climate-smart agriculture team completed a Dominica mission supporting sustainable farming and resilience, while CARDI showcased research-driven tech to boost yields and reduce food imports. Tech & AI Talent Push: Future Caribbean launched an agentic AI build-a-thon call to grow Caribbean participation in the digital economy.