Digital ID & Biometric Tech: Malawi’s National Registration Bureau is rolling out a World Bank-backed biometric ID wallet push, using Hong Kong-supplied fingerprint/face registration kits under a US$5.085m contract—raising fresh questions about data access and protection as identities move onto phones. Local Energy & Resilience: Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting 2025 performance and 60 years of service for Grand Cayman’s power reliability and climate resilience. Cayman Policy & Finance: Parliament is set to consider a motion to establish a Cayman Islands Sovereign Wealth Fund, with the government seeking support in principle to research and design the framework. Digital Assets Education: Bron launched Bron Academy, a free learning platform covering blockchain basics through self-custody and MPC, aimed at consumers and professionals. Public Health Watch: Cayman’s Public Health Department says pertussis (whooping cough) is still circulating, urging residents to check vaccination status and seek care for persistent coughs. Environment & Conservation: Little Cayman’s UNESCO bid faces a setback after the preliminary assessment was narrowed to marine protected areas instead of the whole island. STEM & Learning: Butterfield scholarships named three recipients, including Caymanian Johann Matthew Uy for Computer Science with Industrial Experience and a robotics focus. STEM Times Cayman Islands: Hurricane & Flood Risk: A Central American gyre setup is keeping heavy rain and flash-flood risk active across parts of Central America, with rain also affecting the Cayman region.