Reparations Push: African and Caribbean leaders wrapped up a major Ghana conference with a 19-point reparatory justice plan calling for compensation, debt relief, a global reparations fund, and the return of cultural artifacts—plus formal apologies and climate justice financing. Juneteenth at Christiansborg: Students staged a powerful slave-trade reenactment at the Door of No Return site as Juneteenth was formally observed outside the U.S., tying remembrance to concrete “next steps.” Local Culture in Schools: The National Cultural Foundation partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into school libraries, with live readings and interactive sessions across the island. Crop Over Revival: NCF is selecting six new large masquerade costumes for production, aiming to re-energise the tradition ahead of the festival. Air Peace Clarifies Birth-Tourism Claims: The airline denied involvement in any ads or social media promoting pregnant women to travel to Barbados for birth or citizenship benefits, distancing itself from circulating content. Barbados Tourism Lift: American Airlines launched a daily nonstop from New York to Barbados, timed with record stay-over visitor numbers and fresh demand. Sports & Community Loss: Barbados mourns Dwight Rouse, a beloved player and long-time National Sports Council coach. Arts & Legacy: Tributes continue for Sir Emile Straker, the Merrymen icon and composer who helped define Barbados’ sound.