Science & Tech in Governance: CARICOM tax leaders and revenue experts will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) for the 27th COTA General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on “Future-Ready CARICOM Tax Administration” with smart data and AI-enabled tools to boost compliance, taxpayer services, and sustainable revenue. The opening ceremony is set for 27 July at 9:00 am AST at the AC Hotel by Marriott (Ogle, East Coast Demerara), with a livestream via CARICOM social platforms. Health Infrastructure: Grenada’s Project Polaris is moving ahead as a US$250 million, 250-bed climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny, due for completion in 2029, with a planned academic partnership with Mount Sinai to strengthen training and clinical systems. Sports & Youth Development: Canada Soccer’s sporting director Kenneth Heiner-Moller is looking four years ahead as Canada prepares for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Mexico (July 24–Aug 9), a qualifier for the 2027 U-20 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.