Heat & Livestock Care: Barbados Agricultural Society leaders say farmers are stepping up measures to protect pigs and other animals from extreme heat, aiming to cut losses and prevent heat stroke. Youth Climate Voices: CARICOM’s climate story contest crowned Dominica’s Sherdina Antoine first, with Trinidad’s Priya Ramdeo second and Barbados’ Kaitlyn Griffith third—stories imagining a climate-secure future. Police Communication: Barbados Police Service training stresses that communication isn’t optional; it shapes public trust as officers respond to fast-moving incidents. Education Support Gap: The Barbados Autism Association says high-support-needs teens are being kept out of school when schools require a paid aide; the Ministry says it wants names to fix cases. Culture & Food: A panel at Caribbean Week of Agriculture heard calls for festivals’ food money to reach local farmers and producers, while Barbados chocolatier Samira Abed launches a Trini-inspired Mango Chow Macaron. Arts & Identity: Barbados MPs back the National Art Gallery at the Garrison as a cultural anchor, and St Andrew pushes for a national linguistic and heritage centre to preserve Bajan oral traditions. Travel Boost: British Airways will add direct Gatwick service to Barbados from Oct. 25, 2026, expanding winter capacity for year-round visitors. Regional Security Response: St. Clair Leacock says Barbados is ready to seek regional help and increase police presence where people gather, while warning enforcement alone won’t solve crime. Caribbean Music Loss: Tributes continue after calypso icon The Mighty Sparrow died at 91, remembered as a storyteller and social critic across the region.**