Education & Youth: Parents and schools are pushing back as Barbados’ Ministry of Education Transformation adjusts its approach to Class 3 assessment, with a roadmap promised Aug. 14. Back-to-School Support: Community groups are easing the load for families with outreach that includes backpacks and essentials, plus a Church of God in Christ programme delivering screenings and vaccinations to nearly 300 children. Breastfeeding Push: The Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Foundation is calling for an urgent national breastfeeding policy, while QEH staff say more young mothers are reluctant to breastfeed due to lifestyle and work pressures. Sports for a Cause: The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is staging an Adopt-A-School futsal tournament to raise at least $50,000 for school upgrades and youth programmes. Defence & Skills: The Barbados Defence Force is undergoing transformation, and new technology is set for the Barbados Cadet Corps. Culture & Community: Crop Over’s Grand Kadooment drew major crowds and praise, while public transport operators say traffic planning helped reduce congestion. Health & Safety: The National Council on Substance Abuse warns underage drinking concerns at Crop Over events, urging stronger ID checks. National Pride: Bay Primary School is set to be renamed after Sir Garfield Sobers, with early community support and a planned tribute book. Regional Spotlight: CARICOM’s reparations push is complicated by the fact that eight member states still have the British monarch as head of state.