Public Health Alert: Barbados is being urged to tighten defences against measles as the Americas report their worst outbreak in over two decades, with local doctors and the Acting Chief Medical Officer warning the island is vulnerable to imported cases—especially with large gatherings like Grand Kadooment. Healthcare Access & Tech: The American University of Barbados School of Medicine donated 100 digital stethoscopes to support mobile clinics and help grow telemedicine monitoring for people in rural and underserved areas. Water Safety & Regulation: The Suarez Brothers Circus controversy continues after it was shut down at the Belle in St Michael over approvals tied to the protected water zone; the circus now plans to reopen at Garrison Savannah, with the DLP calling for clear public health, worker welfare, and regulatory transparency. Health Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO backed St Kitts and Nevis’ move to operationalise a Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+) to strengthen evidence-based staffing decisions. Student Support: UWI Medical Alumni Association (Barbados) announced a $3.6m endowment to help medical students cover tuition shortfalls. Toxic Chemicals Watch: Barbados is reviewing whether to tighten controls or ban paraquat, amid growing international concern about links to serious health harms.