Commonwealth Games Opening: Glasgow kicked off the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a ceremony that set a hopeful tone for athletes from across the region, including Barbados. Regional Air Connectivity: Sunrise Airways launched its direct Antigua–Barbados service with a steel pan welcome at GAIA, aiming to boost tourism, business and family travel through a twice-weekly route. Education & Literacy: The Ministry of Education rolled out a Summer Learning Pod at Westbury Primary to give students a pre-secondary literacy boost using evidence-based reading programmes. Arts & Culture: The National Cultural Foundation confirmed Pic O De Crop Finals have moved from Kensington Oval to CARIFESTA House (July 31), with refund options for affected patrons. Public Services: Barbados Postal Service is set for a major five-year overhaul, moving from mail delivery toward “national connectivity.” Health Research: The Errol Walrond Scientific Symposium stressed that policy and ethics must match medical research to improve healthcare outcomes. One Health Partnership: PAHO/WHO and Ross University signed an agreement to strengthen One Health work across the Eastern Caribbean. Housing Crackdown: Officials ordered the removal of migrant workers found packed into unfinished homes at a Brighton housing project. Travel & Lifestyle: A new visa-free travel list highlights Barbados among destinations Nigerians can access without a pre-departure visa. Caribbean Spotlight: Kingston Creative became the first Caribbean NGO to win a UNESCO-Aschberg grant for an 18-month artist resilience programme.