AI & Public Finance: St. Vincent and the Grenadines hosted a regional workshop on “Adapting Public Financial Management for AI: Harnessing Digital by Design,” co-led with the IMF’s CARTAC, where Prime Minister Godwin Friday warned against “AI hype” and urged governments to solve real problems before automating processes. Regional AI Capacity: Delegates from 19 jurisdictions met in Kingstown to map where digital systems can improve controls, data flow, and decision-making—while stressing that technology can’t replace strong institutions. Mobile Internet Costs: A new Broadband Genie study comparing 3,446 SIM-only plans across 234 markets ranked the UK 46th for average mobile broadband cost per 1GB, a reminder that pricing comparisons depend heavily on assumptions like fair-use limits. Food & Exports: CARDI is testing five carrot varieties at a demonstration plot to revive SVG’s export legacy and cut the food import bill, with EU/ITC support. Crime-Fighting Tech & Policing: Deputy PM St. Clair Leacock shared lessons from a New York Police Department visit, focusing on community policing, real-time coordination, and how “institutional capacity” can help SVG tackle gun violence. Youth & Health Engagement: The REACH project invited 18–24-year-olds across SVG and the Windward Islands to join a virtual orientation on youth leadership in adolescent health. Digital Governance for Youth: Nevis is sending representatives to a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” including a virtual youth parliament session on AI. Crypto Oversight Watch: A weekly fintech/regulation review notes SVG paused crypto applications while Nigeria proposed tighter rules for leveraged products and crypto-related CFDs. Local Tech/Community Learning: A LEAF-funded business project and an Eisner fellowship for Vincentian scholar Carlene Hunte-Nelson highlight ongoing support for innovation, leadership, and community initiatives.