Barbados Defence Force Modernisation: The BDF marked its 47th anniversary with a major transformation plan aimed at tackling new risks like maritime trafficking, cyber threats and climate-driven emergencies. Solo & Single-Parent Travel Deals: Sea Breeze Beach House and O2 Beach Club & Spa are waiving single supplements for selected stays, plus spa credits, babysitting support and family perks for September–October bookings. Back-to-School Community Push: CPL SchoolYard rolls out “Back to School” in St Lucia and Jamaica (17 Aug) and “Take a Player to School” in Guyana and Barbados (10 Sept), with players visiting classrooms and boosting digital literacy. Education Update on Continuous Assessment: The Ministry of Education Transformation says it will outline its roadmap on continuous assessment and secondary placement on Friday, after parents raised concerns about Class 3 changes. Health & Family Support: A call for a national catastrophic illness fund for children follows the death of 14-year-old Trashaun Atwell, while breastfeeding advocates push for a comprehensive national policy. Youth, Sports & Safety: BHTA’s Adopt-A-School futsal tournament aims to raise $50,000 for school upgrades, and a teen faces court over alleged gun and ammo possession. Culture & Learning: Barbados launches summer filmmaking camps using phones, cameras and AI, and the Government announces scholarships in Black Studies and reparatory justice for postgraduate students. Regional Sports Exchange: The Caribbean Unity Sports Club sends a table tennis team to Antigua for a three-week development programme.