Oral Health & Diplomacy: Veteran oral surgeon Dr William Duguid says a formal Barbados–Venezuela oral health partnership is “on the cards” after a volunteer mission treated 75+ patients in quake-hit Miranda, where routine dental care was pushed aside. Migrant Workers Watch: The Barbados Workers’ Union warns labour shortages can’t justify importing cheap labour, citing subpar conditions at Jada Group and calling for tighter work-permit scrutiny. Youth Mentorship Call: The President’s Trust is recruiting 84 volunteer mentors for the Chapman Challenge (ages 10–24), aiming to connect young people with “support anchors” across every parish. Health Lifestyle Push: DHAB launched the Blue Circle Lifestyle Management Programme at the Barbados Museum, a six-week plan for diabetes and hypertension support through food, movement, sleep and mental resilience. Community & Culture Spaces: The Jackie Opel Amphitheatre at the GPO complex is set for revitalisation as a regular stage for youth performance and emerging artists. Local Environment: St Andrew residents and advocates are urging stronger protection for Long Pond, warning off-road vehicles, litter and weak visitor controls threaten the beach and wetland. Education & Skills: A Little Libraries donation boosts reading at ADacosta Edwards Primary in St Andrew, while TVET training is sharpening sustainable fashion and beauty skills. Crime & Court: Police charged three men over 43.3kg of suspected cannabis and a Nigerian woman over alleged child trafficking offences. Sports & Development: Young Barbadian cricketers tour England for matches and cultural exposure, building discipline and confidence off the field.