As CARICAD marks 45 years of service to the region, the January 2026 issue of CARICAD Horizon (Volume 10, Issue 1) explores how timeless public service values must evolve in a rapidly changing digital era. This edition features Rosemund Warrington’s thoughtful reflection on The Enduring Influence of Diligence, and Executive Director Devon Rowe’s perspective on the critical role of central HR institutions in guiding ethical, citizen-centered AI integration in the public sector—highlighting both the promise of innovation and the responsibility to protect trust, equity, and human dignity.