Education Reform Pause: Barbados’ Ministry of Education has postponed the proposed continuous assessment framework for secondary school placement, keeping the Common Entrance Exam for current Class 3 and Class 4 cohorts while pushing the new model to a later start—after parents and educators raised concerns. Assessment Debate at Home: A veteran educator and the Barbados Union of Teachers both backed a more phased, consultative approach, with calls to avoid rushed changes while schools manage learning loss and staffing pressures. Homelessness Pressure Point: The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness says evictions—sometimes happening overnight—are driving homelessness, especially for women and families with children. Local Business Update: Kooyman Megastore in Kendal Hill has temporarily closed for industrial cleaning and remediation, with deliveries set to resume once work is complete. Community & Culture: Rihanna shared rare family photos returning to her childhood home on “Rihanna Drive,” while Crop Over continues to build momentum with Jam Tunes’ revived breakout star LaStacia. Public Safety Alert: Police are seeking escaped detainee Tyrese Leroy Farrell (“Twin”) after he fled custody from Hastings/Worthing Police Station. Agriculture & Food Security: Farmers and vendors welcomed Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s push for Massy Supermarkets to formalize contract buy-in arrangements, backed by government funding. Pan-African Spotlight: Ghana President John Dramani Mahama praised The UWI for scholarship and reparatory justice work during a milestone visit.