Cancer Awareness: Kensington Oval will “turn blue” for the CPL Eliminator, with fans encouraged to wear blue and donate to the Sir Clive Lloyd Health Care Foundation supporting prostate cancer awareness and testing. Public Health Policy: Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s third surgeon general nominee, faced Senate questioning over childhood vaccines, reiterating she does not believe vaccines cause autism and calling MMR a key tool against measles. Regional Lab Readiness: CARPHA convened a workshop in Bridgetown to strengthen Caribbean laboratory preparedness and speed up detection and response to health threats. Health Leadership Training: PAHO and UWI wrapped up a postgraduate health policy and health systems programme, training professionals across multiple Caribbean countries, including Barbados. Infrastructure for Health Resilience: The new RIISE facility is now operating, offering technical support for climate-resilient projects that can include health, water, transport, and disaster recovery. Workforce Planning: Dominica is developing a centralized health workforce database and dashboard to improve planning and emergency preparedness. Local Safety: Police identified 32-year-old Jodi Sealy as the pedestrian killed in a fatal Maycocks crash, and identified 22-year-old Kahlil Nash as the motorcyclist who died in St. James. Youth & Substance Use: Barbados’ education minister says drug use is a concern affecting young people’s minds and health, with work underway alongside the National Council on Substance Abuse. Sports & Community: Men Empowerment Network Support highlights the link between strong men and healthier families during Family Fest Barbados. Tech & Access: Apple expands iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, including Barbados. Scholarships: Chevening Scholar Bonita Bart (Saint Lucia) heads to UCL for postgraduate architectural history, reflecting wider regional education momentum.