Rihanna & Barbados Culture: Rihanna brought her three children back to her childhood street in Westbury, now “Rihanna Drive,” sharing rare family photos and calling it “trippy how life works,” while the visit reinforces her National Hero legacy and keeps Crop Over-era hometown pride front and centre. Local Housing Push: Government will acquire about 2.21 acres of Ebenezer Methodist Church land in St Philip to support a housing programme, aiming for higher-density units while preserving green space. Public Safety Law Update: A new Domestic Terrorism Bill targets reckless shootings and violent attacks in public spaces, with Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams framing it as a modern response to firearm-driven community fear. Immigration & Border Security: Barbados is set to introduce advance passenger data screening through the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, with safeguards against racial profiling. Food & Farming Support: Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley backed contract buying to help local farmers, including a $2 million start-up fund tied to the Massy Supermarket opening. Lifestyle & Travel: Marriott’s new all-inclusive Turtle Beach (165 suites) reopens on the South Coast, adding family programming and new dining options. Community & Youth: CPL SchoolYard plans back-to-school player visits in Barbados and across the region, pairing cricket stars with students and essentials for the new term. Tourism Offers: Sea Breeze Beach House and O2 Beach Club & Spa launch September–October deals for solo travellers and single parents, including waived single supplements and added family perks.