MetaMask + TRON DeFi: B.AI, SUN.io, JustLend DAO and BitTorrent have added MetaMask connectivity, letting users access multiple dApps from one familiar wallet interface and lowering the barrier to onchain finance. Renewables Debate: A former IMF adviser says “distributed power” models like Barbados’ solar-and-wind approach may raise consumer costs and force expensive grid upgrades, arguing for incentives for utility-scale solar/wind with central storage. Climate-Smart Leadership at UWI: The UWI named Prof. Preeya S. Mohan Executive Director and Dr Ronald Roopnarine Deputy Director of its Global Institute for Climate-Smart and Resilient Development, with a region-wide virtual model supporting climate-smart policy and research. Digital Trade Warning (Region): A World Bank/IDB/WTO report says Guyana risks falling behind in digital trade despite decent internet access, pointing to gaps in trade commitments, infrastructure, logistics and integration into digital-trade rules. Dominica Education Growth: Dominica State College reports strong 2026 enrolment gains across programmes, including record intakes in Pre-Health and Psychology, plus renewed interest in Physics. Embedded Finance in Dominica: Asprofin Bank (Dominica) is expanding into Banking-as-a-Service and embedded finance via an API-driven partnership with Digital TRVST, targeting major transaction volume growth. Energy Infrastructure Governance: A legal challenge in Victoria, Australia targets a wind project and planning decisions, with opponents warning it could escalate into broader lawsuits affecting renewables investment.