Rihanna Homecoming: Rihanna shared rare photos of her three children visiting her childhood home in Westbury, now “Rihanna Drive,” a full-circle moment for the island’s pop-culture pride. Culture & Community: “This Week in Barbados” spotlights how dancers and choreographers keep the island’s cultural rhythm alive year-round. Heritage Skills: Commonwealth heritage specialists are restoring a listed country house in the UK, training craft skills meant to protect heritage sites back home. Education Watch: Parents are pushing back on proposed continuous assessment at Class 3, with the Education Ministry set to outline its roadmap on Aug. 14. Back-to-School Support: CPL SchoolYard is rolling out back-to-school initiatives, including a Barbados school visit by players on Sept. 10. Health & Families: QEH staff say more young mothers are reluctant to breastfeed due to lifestyle and work pressures, calling for tailored education and workplace support. Sports for Schools: BHTA’s Adopt-A-School futsal tournament aims to raise $50,000 for school upgrades and youth programmes. Security & Youth: The Barbados Defence Force is modernising to meet new threats, and the Cadet Corps is set to receive new technology. Travel & Lifestyle Deals: Sea Breeze Beach House and O2 Beach Club & Spa launch September–October offers for solo travellers and single-parent families, including no single supplement and spa credits.