CARICOM & Regional Policy: CARICOM marked its 53rd anniversary with renewed calls for deeper regional cooperation, while Barbados Minister Marsha Caddle urged statisticians to be “led by evidence” at a CARICOM Advisory Group on Statistics meeting in Barbados. Rastafarian Rights: Outgoing CARICOM chair PM Terrance Drew will lead a new regional committee to advance Rastafarian rights, tackling discrimination in education, employment and public life. Immigration & Travel Tech: Barbados and Guyana launched e-ID card travel on 1 July, with immigration officials briefing CARICOM on the smooth rollout and urging wider adoption. Education & Youth: UWI announced its 4th OneUWI postgraduate conference (Nov 18–21, 2026) and recognised 14 top presentations; meanwhile, 29 Barbadian teachers completed a regional maths training programme to boost classroom practice. Community & Culture: Harrison College bid farewell to deputy head Dr Martin Alleyne; and young entrepreneurs in St Michael South are set to get a new business empowerment centre in Jessamine Avenue, Bayland. Justice & Safety: Opposition senator Karina Goodridge backed calls to fix delays in prisoner transport that disrupt court hearings, and a sex offender received a 15-year sentence for abuse of a 12-year-old. Health: Executives warned chronic disease is worsened by cultural fear of routine check-ups, pushing earlier screening and workplace-based outreach. Sports & Pride: Shirley Chisholm Primary celebrated a fifth straight national netball title with a community motorcade. Arts & Travel: BRDRS founder Joy Martins is building a “one-stop” travel app for Africa and the Caribbean, now live on app stores with more features planned.