Regional Child Protection: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled its OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child to feel valued, safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Education & Climate Resilience: OECS SKIP advanced regional digital learning for post-secondary education after a major software development milestone in Grenada, while a separate OECS/New Zealand climate resilience project strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities (including drainage, hurricane protection, and backup power). Storm Watch for the Region: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flooding/mudslide risk across the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with Grenada among areas urged to prepare. Grenada Development Delivery: The CDB and World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—highlighting geothermal drilling, climate-smart agriculture and water expansion. Food Systems Innovation: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, targeting reduced import dependence and stronger food resilience. Local Safety Tragedy: An alleged drowning near the river-sea meeting at Simon, St Andrew, ended with a child pronounced dead at the scene, as investigations begin.