Caribbean Diplomacy & Tech Policy: Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis opened the Seventh World Telecommunications/ICT Policy Forum in Nassau, stressing that digital connectivity is now tied to opportunity and resilience for small island states. AI & Democracy: Jamaica PM Andrew Holness warned Caribbean leaders that AI and social media are fueling misinformation and manipulated content, urging stronger democratic institutions as “seeing is no longer believing.” Venezuela Earthquake Recovery: Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar airport in Maiquetía partially resumed commercial flights nearly 10 weeks after June earthquakes, with a temporary terminal targeting a gradual ramp-up of operations. Regional Trade: The U.S. House approved a two-year extension of Haiti HOPE-HELP and AGOA, now awaiting President Trump’s signature. Energy & Geopolitics: The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal’s structure includes a Pentagon investment stake in the operator NABEP, while climate pressure remains high as Pacific leaders meet amid warnings about overshooting 1.5°C. Sports Governance: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino attended a Caribbean Football Union meeting despite CONCACAF objections, sparking governance and youth-tournament concerns. Education & Reconstruction: Venezuela says it’s intervening in 1,500 schools after the earthquakes, with a plan to cover student enrollment ahead of the Sept. 14 return.