Education & Tech: EduConnect, a new paid app to streamline school–home communication and cut teacher admin time, is already in five schools and expected to reach about 30 next school year. Back-to-School Cricket: CPL SchoolYard rolls out “Back to School” (Aug 17) and “Take a Player to School” (Sept 10) in Barbados and across the region, pairing franchise players with students and supplies. Culture & Community Tech: The Pearly app drew thousands during Crop Over, boosted by a live band tracker used by spectators and emergency services. Legacy & National Pride: Government plans to rename Bay Primary School to the Sir Garfield Sobers Primary School, with PM Mia Mottley also backing a pocket book, “365 Not Out,” to carry his values forward. Emancipation Conversation: Marcus Garvey Day in Barbados (Aug 17–18) brings Hollywood actress and activist Jennifer Lewis for a fireside chat on emancipation and Black achievement, with youth engagement planned the next day. Workplace Support for Mothers: QEH breastfeeding advocates say many women stop exclusive breastfeeding after returning to work, calling for more breastfeeding-friendly workplace spaces. Sports Leadership: John Barry Nusum appointed head coach of Bermuda’s senior men’s national team, aiming to build pride and ambition. Public Safety & Justice: A bid to block the extradition of Jason McEdwin Forde from Barbados to the UK failed, with the AG saying a habeas corpus application was dismissed before he left.