Resort Spotlight: Royalton Vessence Barbados has officially opened on the Platinum Coast, bringing 220 suites, swim-out options, butler service for Diamond Club guests, a rooftop culinary set-up, and local-artist workshops at The Studio. CPL Finals Week Culture: Live & Louder Events will stage a world-class mega concert at the National Botanical Gardens on Saturday, 19 September 2026, the night before the CPL Final, with headline acts to be announced. Public Health & Safety: Minister Gregory Nicholls urged Barbadians to prepare early for hurricane season, while the Ministry of Health said Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School won’t close despite scarlet fever cases, stressing hygiene and staying home when unwell. Youth & Wellness: A Caribbean-wide warning highlights a youth vaping surge, noting that “nicotine-free” products can still normalise vaping and that some vapes contain nicotine. Education Integrity: Ghana’s GTEC issued a caution over 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions, urging due diligence on certificates—an issue with regional relevance for students and families. Arts & Heritage: Barbadian filmmaker Mary Walker’s short film Moko received major crowdfunding recognition, and five heritage figures were honoured with the Fielding Babb Heritage Recognition Award. Justice Update: The Barbados Police Service charged Jelani Finidi Kemau Nowell with murder and conspiracy to murder, with a court appearance set for Monday.