OECS Digital Skills: The OECS Commission says applications for the 2026 Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme open September 10 and close September 20, delivered via the World Bank-financed CARDTP with The UWI Global Campus, building on Cohort I’s 200+ certifications and covering tracks like AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, fintech/blockchain, UX/UI, web development and more. Women in Science: UNESCO has launched WINGS Caribbean, inviting mid-career and advanced-career women to apply for two US$10,000 fellowships (STEM and Social Impact) to develop projects on priorities like climate resilience, digital innovation and applied research, with up to 12 months to deliver measurable benefits. AI Safety Debate: A former Anthropic and OpenAI employee, Jacob Coxon, says AI builders and staff are “genuinely frightened” about risks to humanity, renewing calls for regulation and pacing as the conversation spikes globally. Climate Reality Check: UNEP reports the world has effectively broken the 1.5°C promise, with small island states facing mounting costs and debt as warming heads toward higher peaks. Energy Tech Angle: A Caribbean energy commentary argues hydroelectric power could be a lower-cost renewable path than distributed solar-and-wind models, warning of higher consumer prices and grid upgrade burdens. Education & Tech Pipeline: Dominica State College reports strong 2026 enrolment growth across engineering, science and business programmes, including record interest in areas like Pre-Health and Business Administration.