Tourism & Travel: Award-winning Barbadian travel agent Indira Ramgarib-Katwaroo launched “The Professional Travel Advisor,” a guide meant to help travellers and industry players avoid common missteps and plan smarter. Wellness Travel: Caribbean wellness tourism is shifting toward nature, movement, farm-to-table food and slower rhythms, with islands like St. Lucia highlighted for yoga, clean cuisine and spa retreats. Health Policy: Barbados doctors are being urged to step into public policy to tackle non-communicable diseases, with calls for stronger action beyond clinics. Childhood Nutrition: Youth advocates warn that ultra-processed food marketing is driving childhood obesity, pushing for healthier school food environments and tighter marketing protections. Youth & Climate: A UNICEF-backed study says young people in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean want green and circular economy opportunities, but struggle with access to information, training and jobs. Community & Crime: Barbados’ gang bill debate continues, with calls for public education, community parenting support and offender monitoring measures. Culture & Heritage: Barbados is set to launch major writing and entrepreneurship opportunities tied to Emancipation and Marcus Garvey, including cash prizes for creatives. Sports & Local Life: A St. James house fire left four people homeless, while a charity gospel concert brings three choirs together at St Mary’s Anglican Church on June 7. Business & Finance: Zeemoney has shut down in Barbados after Central Bank enforcement action, following a licence suspension and required corrections.