FIFA Governance Shake-Up: FIFA COO Kevin Lamour was sacked after publicly criticizing Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, escalating the fight over transparency at world football’s top table. Caribbean Finance: Butterfield Bank is seeking shareholder approval to issue nearly 12 million new shares as part of its $1.8 billion purchase of CIBC Caribbean, a major consolidation move in the region’s banking sector. Digital Safety in Brazil: Discord suspended livestreams in Brazil after regulators cited failures to protect children and adolescents, following scrutiny tied to a suicide case. Jamaica Civil Society Law: Experts urged Jamaica’s proposed Non-Profit Organisations Act to use a proportionate, risk-based approach so anti-money laundering rules don’t choke civic space. Central Bank Leadership: Jamaica appointed economist Dr. R Brian Langrin as Bank of Jamaica governor, taking over Aug. 19. Climate & Water Stress: Trinidad and Tobago faces worsening water security pressures as drought and rainfall shifts strain supplies, pushing calls for long-term resilience planning. Energy Storage for Chile: Sungrow will deliver a 152 MW/606 MWh battery system for Verano Energy’s Observatorio solar project, aiming to boost grid stability and renewable integration. Colombia U.S. Tariffs After Quake: Colombia’s new president asked Trump to pause recently imposed tariffs during earthquake recovery as the death toll tops 290.