Stroke Recovery: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says his stroke was caused by a vertebral artery dissection, but that his movement, speech, and thinking are “well controlled” as he rehabilitates in Florida after rapid hospital stabilisation. Mental Health Access: Dr. Alexandra Reischman has joined Willowbrooke Psychiatric Center in Carrollton, bringing adult and senior psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalised care. Suicide Prevention: Barbados marks World Suicide Prevention Month with outreach on warning signs, starting conversations, and where to get help. Animal Health Watch: Barbados is running an African Swine Fever surveillance and response workshop, warning that import-system gaps could still allow breaches. Health Policy Training: PAHO and UWI Cave Hill graduated the third cohort of a Health Policy and Health Systems programme to strengthen Caribbean health leadership. Local Health Costs Abroad: Barbados’ foreign ministry urges travellers to buy insurance with adequate medical coverage, warning that overseas healthcare is rarely free for visitors. Food & Nutrition Exports: Export Barbados’ packhouse plan targets export-ready produce (including peppers and passion fruit) with cold-chain support for farmers. Public Safety: Police report a fatal shooting in St Michael after an operation at Westbury Road, with investigations ongoing.