Caribbean Education Policy: The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) moved to calm fears that its new Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) could lower standards, saying the modular pathway keeps the same syllabus, learning outcomes and quality controls—just with a different route to achievement. Digital Skills & Access: Barbados’ National Transformation Initiative (NTI) earned a Special Mention at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union awards for an interview highlighting SDG 4 and free learning opportunities via Coursera. Student Support for Disabilities: Guyana’s CSEC results spotlight Corentyne teen Afeefa Ally, who earned seven Grade Ones and three Grade Twos despite visual impairment, crediting adapted teaching and strong family support. Community Back-to-School Aid: In Holland, Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) drew 1,500 residents and handed out 900+ backpacks and school supplies through a centralized drive. Cybersecurity Awareness: A Caribbean digital forensics and cybersecurity summit pre-event urged young people to avoid risky links on phones that can expose devices and home networks. Earthquake Relief via Culture: Colombian entertainers launched “Voces por la Vida” fundraising after the Aug. 10 quake, with major concerts and donations across countries. Regional Research & Heritage: Chinese archaeologists will begin a first joint South America project in Peru to study the Caral civilization, including training and joint fieldwork.