Back-to-School Support: Barbados’ One Family Programme has mobilised over $400,000 in books and supplies for about 2,000 school-aged children, with applications still coming in as the new term nears. Youth & Education Values: St Michael South MP Kirk Humphrey told 11-Plus students to focus on character and determination, not the school label. Mental Health Push: DLP health spokesperson Felicia Dujon is calling for urgent investment in child and teen mental health after a 14-year-old’s death and rising demand for psychiatric assessment. Culture for Identity: St George South’s Culture Camp at Ellerton Community Centre is helping young people strengthen their identity through Barbadian heritage, dance and storytelling. Season of Emancipation: Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Dr Julius Garvey rededicated the Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre, linking Garvey’s 1937 visit to today’s call for mental freedom. Sports & Community: Parish Land clinched promotion to the Premier League for 2027 after a strong Division One run. Health & Vaccines: Paediatricians and medical leaders warn that rising requests to exempt children from routine immunisations could weaken Barbados’ protection as misinformation spreads. Tourism Spotlight: Barbados secured nine World Travel Awards nominations, with public voting open until August 28. International Legal Watch: A US judge struck down Trump’s immigrant visa freeze affecting 75 countries, including Barbados, ruling it exceeded legal authority.