Marine Science Breakthrough: Cayman’s Department of Environment Shark Research Team deployed the first Birth-Alert-Tag on a pregnant 2-metre Caribbean reef shark, using ultrasound plus DNA and blood sampling with Oregon State University to better understand reproductive timing. Water Security Planning: Water Authority–Cayman has drilled three pilot wells on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman for future reverse osmosis plants; core samples are now in lab analysis to guide well design and expansion. Public Health Watch: Health officials are investigating a confirmed Legionnaires’ disease case; it’s isolated, with low risk to the wider public as epidemiology and lab testing work to find the exposure source. Weather Service Upgrade: Cayman Islands National Weather Service appointed four meteorology staff to expand round-the-clock coverage and improve forecasting accuracy and earlier warnings. STEM & Skills in Government: A Caymanian Policy Support Officer returned after earning a PhD in Cell Biology, highlighting local pathways into biomedical research and public service. Youth & Tech Policy: Cayman’s first Summer Youth Parliament Debate will tackle limiting social media for children under 16, with youth using research to argue both sides. AI in the Islands: An opinion piece argues AI is already mainstream and points to Cayman’s emerging government AI policy work and digital transformation planning. Conservation Diplomacy: Cayman’s environment delegation in the UK focused on waste, marine conservation and circular economy best practices, including the Blue Belt Programme.