Education & Digital Policy: The UWI and Caribbean partners launched a landmark AI framework to shape the region’s digital future, aiming to guide governance and capacity-building. Environment & Tourism: Mexico’s president says her government will unveil a comprehensive sargassum plan for the Mexican Caribbean after record beach closures and rising cleanup costs in Quintana Roo. Regional Governance & Training: Jamaica hosted the International Seabed Authority assembly, with IMO’s secretary-general making a first-ever visit and highlighting maritime education and training. Student Success & Philanthropy: The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) named new board leadership to expand scholarships, partnerships, and career pathways across the Caribbean. Higher Education Partnerships: South Korea and Brazil signed an education cooperation pact, adding to growing academic ties in the region. Health & Learning Access: New sign language storybooks are supporting inclusive education efforts. Sports & Youth Development: West Indies cricket gets a push with Brian Lara calling for a Sir Garfield Sobers initiative to revive regional cricket.