Prostate health push: A new PSA testing study is showing Barbadian men are paying closer attention to prostate health, with Barbados Cancer Support Services urging earlier screening. Regional animal health security: Seventeen Caribbean countries met in Barbados to update rapid response plans for African swine fever, aiming to protect pork producers, veterinary services, and food security. Barbados in PAHO leadership: Barbados’ Lisa Cummins has handed over PAHO Directing Council leadership to Chile’s Dr. May Chomalí Garib, as ministers focus on primary health care, vaccination, digital health, and emergency preparedness. UN AI governance spotlight: Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced Barbados will host an in-person UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI meeting in November, calling for rules that protect human dignity and oversight. Fire service training upgrade: The Barbados Fire Academy is set for international accreditation assessment, supporting globally recognised qualifications and stronger regional emergency response. Community health advocacy loss: Barbados lupus advocate Shelley Weir is being remembered for decades of patient championing and pushing patients and physicians to learn “at the same table.” Local safety update: Police have identified 28-year-old Tremaine Alexander Beckles as the victim in a fatal Six Roads shooting in St Philip. Employment for the visually impaired: The Barbados Association for the Blind continues expanding employment opportunities, seeking more corporate partnerships after outreach at the Healthy Living Expo.