Public Health & Safety: Barbados’ Ministry of Health has secured a court-ordered temporary closure of Two Sons Funeral Home for six weeks after complaints from nearby residents about exposure to formaldehyde embalming chemicals, with authorities moving to remove 17 unclaimed bodies. Breastfeeding Support: QEH-linked breastfeeding advocates say mothers often stop exclusive breastfeeding when returning to work, urging employers to provide proper pumping spaces and workplace support. Maternal & Child Health: A QEH Breastfeeding Awareness Month pop-up highlighted barriers at home and work, with experts questioning whether the maternity leave extension will be enough without breastfeeding-friendly workplaces. Healthcare Capacity: The American University of Barbados donated 100 digital stethoscopes to boost telemedicine, while the Olga Worrell Memorial Scholarship Trust gave $100,000 to strengthen critical care nursing education at QEH. Infectious Disease Preparedness: PAHO/WHO and CARPHA trained Eastern Caribbean lab professionals in molecular diagnostics in Barbados to improve detection of threats like measles, leptospirosis, and hantavirus. Chronic Disease Screening: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is rolling out free fan health checks across eight venues, including blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis, and PSA testing. Workplace Health Policy: Barbados’ Protection of Wages Bill is being framed as part of a wider labour framework, with lawmakers stressing it must be read alongside existing worker protections.