Tourism & Travel: Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association says the first half of 2026 brought a lift in visitors from Canada, the U.S. and Europe, with the U.S. still the top source market (123,282 arrivals) while UK arrivals fell. Culture & Community: A new 16-minute Barbados film, Call Me Raven, explores addiction, compassion, recovery and second chances, premiering at the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre through a partnership including the National Cultural Foundation and Cinemagic. Arts & Heritage: Dr. Julius Garvey helped rededicate the Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre at Queen’s Park, linking today’s Pan-African energy to the message Marcus Garvey delivered in 1937. Youth & Education: Bim Got Talent’s “Up Next Youth Showcase” is building momentum with partners across Barbados, Canada and the U.S., including a Back-to-School push that delivered 200+ backpacks of supplies. Local Governance & Public Life: St. Vincent and the Grenadines appointed Tedra Kirby as chief government communications executive, aiming to modernise government messaging and coordination. Business & Local Economy: Barbados Small Business Association calls for more unity among small businesses as Small Business Week opens. Health & Care: Willowbrooke Psychiatric Center welcomes Barbadian-trained psychiatrist Alexandra Reischman, MD, expanding adult and senior mental health services. Safety & Justice: A Christ Church man was charged after police seized 47.5kg of suspected cannabis, valued at $237,500.