Digital Payments & Inclusion: Barbados’ BiMPay is expanding in its second phase to bring the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) into the instant payments system, with pensioners encouraged to switch to digital lodgement. Public Health & Schools: Health officials are investigating a suspected scarlet fever case at a St Michael primary school after two children tested positive for streptococcal infection, while the Chief Medical Officer says there’s no cause for public alarm. Childhood Nutrition & Advertising: The Heart & Stroke Foundation launches a four-week campaign urging regulation of junk food marketing around schools, as government also plans to use savings from a debt buyback to fund health and nutrition initiatives. Community Health Alerts: Vector Control Unit fogging is scheduled across Christ Church, St Thomas and St Michael from June 15–19. Tourism & Culture: Royalton Vessence Barbados opens as an adult-oriented all-inclusive on the Platinum Coast, and CTO teams up with TEMPO Networks to boost Caribbean tourism storytelling. Lifestyle & Local Pride: Barbados’ Foursquare Rum Distillery shines at the International Wine & Spirit Competition with multiple Gold Outstanding medals. Education Access: Universal free pre-primary education for eligible three- and four-year-olds begins in September. Sports & Representation: Women’s cricket continues to gain momentum, with Barbados-linked coverage highlighting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup experience. Transport Safety: Insurers warn against using privately insured vehicles to carry paying passengers, as illegal operators increase on Barbados roads. Regional Solidarity: Barbados-Cuba Friendship Association members plan a picket outside the US Embassy over the US blockade.