Commander-in-Chief Parade: President Jeffrey Bostic has dropped the military title “Lieutenant Colonel” from his official designation, now to be known as “The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic.” Public Health & Policy: Doctors are being urged to help shape national policy to tackle non-communicable diseases, with medical practitioners citing the scale of chronic illness and the cost to productivity. Climate Finance Push: Barbados’ environment minister says small island states face a delivery gap between climate commitments and funding, calling for simpler access and faster disbursement. Anti-Gang Bill Debate: In Senate discussions on the Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill, opposition senators backed the measure but pressed for public education, stronger focus on financing networks (“cut gang funding at the head”), and early social intervention. Justice Tools: Government says offender monitoring will be introduced for people on bail to reduce reoffending, and a gun court is set for debate next Tuesday. Central Bank Action: Fintech Zeemoney has shut down after a Central Bank suspension and enforcement order over regulatory and governance concerns. Tourism & Diaspora: BTMI’s “Oistins Comes to Brooklyn” drew an estimated 15,000 for a second straight year, reinforcing Barbados’ diaspora tourism push. Youth & Skills: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three CARICOM TVET courses for wider access, while UNICEF research flags youth awareness gaps in green and circular economy opportunities. Local Life: Four people are left homeless after a St. James house fire; and a new auto spa venture opens at Sugar Cane Mall in Bridgetown.