Homelessness & Housing: The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness says evictions are driving more people onto the streets, with families—especially women with children—reportedly being pushed out in the early hours and left with nowhere to go but the shelter system. Gun Crime Prevention: The DLP is backing action against violent crime but warns the Domestic Terrorism Bill shouldn’t replace investment in prevention, youth intervention and social services. Reading & Boys’ Literacy: A reading specialist says boys can be reached by meeting them where they are—using interests like comics to build comprehension—after a summer reading clinic showed gains but struggled with attendance. Drug Safety & Security: Barbados’ National Council on Substance Abuse warns criminal networks are exporting drug precursors, including codeine linctus, and urges tighter controls. Preventive Care Access: Bayview Urgent Care and Rubis are partnering to offer discounted basic screening packages to help more people catch NCDs early. Accessibility for Disability: A disability advocate says building codes exist but aren’t enforced, and calls for urgent accessibility upgrades in public buildings, including health-care facilities and courts. Environmental Health: BADMC secured a High Court injunction over alleged pollution and diversion affecting Three Houses Spring in St Philip. Toxic Weedkiller Watch: Authorities are reviewing whether to tighten controls or ban paraquat amid growing international health concerns. Hydration Basics: A local wellness piece highlights dehydration signs and stresses that electrolytes and water-rich foods can matter, not just plain water. Poultry Supply Risk: Farmers warn chicken shortages could return in 6–12 months unless long-term poultry sector issues are addressed.