Central Bank Modernization: Haiti’s BRH says it’s building a “National Payment Platform” to enable instant transfers and payments across authorized banks, microfinance institutions, and e-payment providers, while warning it has not authorized crypto or stablecoin services. Banking Stability: A new BRH working paper reviews Haiti’s banking stress tests (2000–2024), finding resilience to moderate shocks but vulnerability when inflation, exchange-rate swings, political instability, and disasters hit together—pushing for regular stress testing and prudential buffers. Education Rollout: The Ministry of National Education confirms Sept. 7, 2026 as the official start date for the 2026–2027 school year, with a focus on safer, more inclusive schooling and curriculum and digital upgrades. Elections & Diaspora: Haiti’s CEP publishes a revised electoral calendar that, for the first time in a decade, lets eligible Haitians abroad vote in national elections—amid ongoing security and logistics constraints. U.S. Policy Shock for Haitians: Multiple reports highlight the fallout from the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the U.S., while U.S. immigration enforcement escalates and Haitian groups condemn policies they say create wealth-based barriers to lawful travel. Regional Diplomacy: Dominica and the OECS take over CARICOM’s Geneva chairmanship from Haiti, following a formal handover at Haiti’s mission.