Rihanna Homecoming: Rihanna returned to Barbados with her three children, taking them to “Rihanna Drive” on Westbury New Road, enjoying local bus rides and Crop Over moments. CPL Hall of Fame: Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop were named the inaugural inductees for the CPL Hall of Fame, with a Sept. 15 gala in Barbados benefiting prostate cancer testing. Cricket Pathway: CWI selected 22 rising Under-19 women cricketers for a High-Performance Camp in Antigua as they gear up for the 2027 World Cup. Crop Over Planning: Youth and Culture Minister Shane Archer called for an earlier Crop Over launch and a review of promotion and execution to better catch tourists and the diaspora. Education Reform Debate: The DLP says it supports reform but opposes “rushed” changes to secondary placement, backing a delay of continuous assessment. Coastal Resilience: A US$105.8m coastal resilience programme is set to begin later this year to tackle erosion in key areas. Health Watch: Barbados is urged to tighten measles defenses amid a major regional outbreak, especially with mass gatherings like Kadooment. Art & Legacy: Sharon Rowley, once a lawyer, debuted her acrylic work after retirement, fulfilling a lifelong creative dream. Caregiving Culture: Barbados pushes a broader view of caregiving beyond money, urging men to play a bigger nurturing role. Road Safety: Trident Insurance and Transport Works are repainting school crossings and fixing potholes ahead of the new term.