Public Health Watch: Haiti and the Dominican Republic are responding to suspected anthrax cases in Haiti’s Grand’Anse, with the Dominican Republic reporting no registered cases while boosting surveillance; Haitian teams are investigating 13 suspected cases in Baliverne, including two deaths, with exposure possibly linked to sick livestock. Telecom & Digital Infrastructure: NATCOM launched a 5G pilot phase in Haiti on Sept. 7, with early coverage focused around Port-au-Prince, Pétion-ville, and Delmas, aiming to modernize digital infrastructure and expand financial inclusion. Education & Skills: Haiti opened the 2026-2027 school year under “Yon lekòl pou tout moun,” emphasizing inclusion and equal access, while also announcing Italy-based postgraduate scholarship applications (including life sciences, biotech, and space science/technology) due Sept. 30. Safety & Accountability: Haitian journalist Joseph Willard Vancol, director of Ti Boukan FM and linked to ITECA, was found dead nearly three weeks after abduction, prompting calls for a swift, credible investigation to protect community media workers. Security Tech Debate (Regional): A Miami budget hearing highlighted controversy over police use of ALPR cameras, raising concerns about tracking people beyond suspected crimes. Cross-Border Tech for Rights: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy pact covering Haiti and nearly 50 countries, combining anti-piracy tools with joint investigations.