Crop Over & Kadooment: Rihanna returned to Barbados for Grand Kadooment Day, dazzling in a jewel-and-feather costume by local designer Lauren Austin as she paraded, waved to fans, and kept the festival’s spotlight firmly on Bajan creativity. Festival Safety: Police Commissioner Sonia Boyce praised Flow 5G+ Grand Kadooment security after the event ran without major incidents, with the Barbados Defence Force and police working together along the route. NCF Integrity Watch: The National Cultural Foundation warned the public about AI-generated Grand Kadooment videos circulating online, urging people to stick to official sources. Local Culture Economy: Crop Over continues to pump more than $1 billion in direct on-island spending, with long-stay visitors boosting taxi, rentals, promoters, and food vendors. Reparatory Justice: Prime Minister Andrew Holness was named to Ghana’s Global Advisory Council on Reparatory Justice, joining regional leaders including Mia Amor Mottley and UWI’s Hilary Beckles. Sports & Heritage: West Indies captain Roston Chase said the team’s Test win over Pakistan was dedicated to late Barbadian cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers, with Chase joining a Barbados-arranged flight home for the funeral. Property & Lifestyle: Canadian buyers are increasingly turning to Barbados homes, citing no foreign-ownership restrictions and US-dollar pegged pricing. Climate Reality: A new report highlights escalating Caribbean climate impacts, including slow-onset damage and Saharan dust affecting health and daily life.