Rihanna Homecoming: Rihanna brought sons RZA (4) and Riot (3) and baby Rocki (10 months) to her Bridgetown childhood street, now officially “Rihanna Drive,” sharing an emotional “full-circle” visit with fans. Public Service Accountability: Barbados Ombudsman Rev Dr Nigel Taylor says 2025 complaints were widespread across public agencies and is pushing for clearer promotion rules, stronger complaint systems, and a human resource audit. Youth & Learning Tech: At WorldSkills Barbados Juniors’ Future Skills Camp, a 15-year-old built an app concept that turns screen time into quiz-based learning using popular social platforms. Women in Entrepreneurship: EmpowerHer, run with the Small Business Association, celebrated 41 women completing an entrepreneurship programme covering business planning, finance, marketing, pitching, and compliance. Immigration & Security: Barbados advanced an Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill to strengthen border security with pre-arrival screening while protecting personal data and avoiding racial profiling. Law & Safety: Parliament passed the Domestic Terrorism Act, 2026, creating a new offence for violent public acts meant to spread fear or motivated by bias. Local Tourism Buzz: Turtle Beach, a Tribute Portfolio all-inclusive, reopened on the South Coast with 165 suites, new dining, and expanded family programming. Community Concern: Some beachgoers are upset about changes to Heywoods access since Beaches Barbados construction began, citing reduced parking and longer walks.