Education & Tech Policy: Cayman’s education minister says he’ll revisit the one-to-one laptop policy after teachers reported widespread misuse and damage, with concerns that the program lacks data showing improved outcomes. Work Permits & Local Hiring: Government plans to require employers to post jobs on the WORC portal (with print copies still circulated) to better track Caymanian applicants before work permits are approved. Environment & Invasive Species: The environment minister has paused the feral cat cull on the Sister Islands, citing consultation ahead of National Conservation Act changes—while the National Trust warns the proposed bill could weaken protections by redefining “alien species.” Public Health & Mosquito Control: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit warns of rising mosquito activity due to tides and rainfall, with aerial operations constrained by aircraft maintenance and weather. Water Infrastructure: The Water Authority-Cayman has completed its AMI smart meter pilot, with meters staying installed but communications features turned off while data is analysed for future rollout. Space & Cybersecurity (Global, Cayman-linked): WISeSat.Space has completed its business combination and begins trading on Nasdaq as “SAIQ,” aiming for post-quantum-secure satellite communications and IoT connectivity. AI & Taxes (Global): Reporting says Meta labelled AI data centers as “pilot models” to claim research tax credits, a move experts say is meant for experiments—not routine operations. Biotech (Cayman-linked): Silexion reports first patient dosed in a Phase 2/3 trial of SIL204 for locally advanced pancreatic cancer.