Climate Finance for SIDS: Barbados Minister Santia Bradshaw urged faster, simpler climate funding for small island states, saying delays mean projects miss the moment they’re needed. Renewables Safety in Storm Season: Light & Power warned solar owners to properly isolate systems and not restart after damage, stressing risks to crews and neighbours during outages. Youth & Green Jobs: A UNICEF-commissioned study found young people in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean want green opportunities, but lack clear information, training, and accessible pathways. Food Policy & NCDs: Regional health leaders pushed for stronger healthy food policies to curb obesity and diet-related illness, citing the rise of ultra-processed foods. Illegal Dumping: Environmental officials called for behaviour change and community action to protect the Chancery Lane Swamp and Wetlands ahead of World Environment Day. Barbados Education Overhaul: The Education Transformation Agenda is moving toward a revised Education Act by year-end, alongside a new quality assurance framework. Probation Focus: Barbados’ Probation Service reported nearly half of 2025 cases involved violent or threatening offences, with diversion and support framed as the “last credible off-ramp.” Local Business Support: Endeavour Credit Union signed 11 small-business partners to expand micro, small and medium enterprise growth. Tourism Recognition: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. chair Andrea Franklin won CTO Director of Tourism of the Year at Caribbean Week in New York.