Barbados–Venezuela Diplomacy: Prime Minister Mia Mottley is in Caracas meeting acting President Delcy Rodríguez as both sides sign and ratify a joint declaration to deepen cooperation on energy, food security, education, culture, tourism, and transport—building on the humanitarian field hospital Barbados sent after Venezuela’s June earthquakes. Public Health & Wellness: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has started as the new PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, bringing 25 years of public health experience; and Christ Church’s Leela Vida now offers a practical 3D body composition and posture assessment as a DEXA alternative. Back-to-School Health Watch: Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is urging parents to keep sick children home as respiratory illnesses rise, with guidance on rapid testing and hygiene. Border Security: Barbados Customs reports major seizures, including firearms, ammunition, and about $8m in plant material, warning smugglers are using every route. Lifestyle & Culture: A Barbados tourism pop-up is set for Malaysia Square at Battersea Power Station (Aug 27–29), bringing Bajan food, steelpan, road tennis, and Carnival-style entertainment to London. Cricket & Community: Massy Finance Remittances signs a three-year CPL partnership, while REC Advisory Group donates 20 bicycles to Cape Coast SHS students to help remove commuting barriers. Mind & Healing: A new creative therapy studio in Barbados is tackling the reluctance some people feel about traditional counselling by meeting clients through art and creative expression.