CARICOM Free Movement: Senior regional leaders say small states face real hurdles in making borderless labour mobility work, citing “islandness,” capacity limits, and demographic fears. Workers’ Rights: Barbados Workers’ Union marks 85 years of fighting for workers, with leaders urging the legacy to keep moving forward. Road Safety Tragedy: A four-year-old boy, Xavio Trotman, died after a collision in St David’s; family members are calling for speed limits and more cameras. Health Watch: Heart & Stroke Foundation marks World Heart Day as advocates warn heart disease numbers are alarming and call for action beyond “tick boxes.” Medical Community: Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners celebrates its first Doctors’ Week, highlighting changing medicine and the role of AI and online health info. Culture & Community: Gombey Festival kicks off with troupes across the island, celebrating the tradition as a living art of freedom and rebellion. History Online: Nearly 4 million records on enslaved people across former British colonies are now searchable for free on Ancestry, opening new paths for family history. Youth Support: Project Rescue welcomes a new cohort of first-form students for a five-year emotional and confidence-building programme. Digital Future Debate: Young parliamentarians push for digital literacy, coding, and AI education—while warning about the digital divide. Animal Health: Barbados steps up port surveillance after avian influenza in Suriname, stressing normal quarantine protocols and no immediate threat. Sports: Barbados will join the KFC International School Football tournament in December, with regional school teams set for Georgetown.