Barbados Fire Safety & Child Health: A nine-year-old boy remains in a medically induced coma after a fire at a National Housing Corporation apartment in Maynards, St Peter, with smoke inhalation affecting both the child and his mother. Housing Upgrades After Fire: The Housing Minister says NHC is upgrading electrical systems in older estates and plans climate-resilient replacements, citing certification work already done on the affected block. Regional Health & Climate: CARICOM health ministers, with PAHO support, endorsed a Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change (2026–2031), aiming to protect health systems from hurricanes, heat, flooding and shifting disease patterns. Prostate Cancer Awareness: A PSA testing drive in Barbados drew more than 160 men, with organisers reporting growing uptake and higher elevated results among men aged 65–69. Mental Health in Schools: The Psychiatric Hospital says it is considering implementing proposals from two top winners of a national mental health essay contest. Fire Service Capacity & Public Safety: Barbados reports it is still 25–30 officers short, while also urging safer transport of hazardous materials after a chlorine truck overturn incident. Water Access for Students: NET and partners are installing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools hit by drought and high temperatures.