Reparatory Justice Push (Ghana): African and Caribbean leaders gathered in Accra to move slavery reparations from talk to action, adopting a global framework that calls for apologies, a Global Reparations Fund, debt relief, restitution of cultural property and ancestral remains, climate justice financing, and pathways for diaspora return. Barbados Front-and-Centre: Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley backed a united Africa–Caribbean front and announced three global panels to drive the next phase—advisory, cultural restitution, and legal pathways—after the UN resolution on transatlantic slavery. Local Culture Loss: Barbados mourns Sir Charles Emile Straker, co-founder and lead voice of The Merrymen; tributes highlight his songwriting legacy and impact on Barbados’ music and tourism. Tourism & Hospitality: Newly appointed BHTA chairman Kelly-Ann Payne urged shared responsibility across the sector, while Hotel Indigo Bridgetown opened on the south coast with a design-led, sea-close vibe. Education & Community: The Barbados Union of Teachers supports early closure of 13 primary schools for refurbishment, with upgrades aimed at resilience and safer learning spaces. Nature in Focus (Barbados): UWI, BCC and school interns are studying migratory birds in Barbados through a UK-supported programme. Entertainment Calendar: Early bird tickets go on sale June 19 for Live & Louder Mega Concert Barbados, featuring Chris Martin, Estelle and Mr Vegas ahead of CPL Finals Week.