NCD Prevention in Action: The Diabetes and Hypertension Association of Barbados (DHAB) launched its Blue Circle Lifestyle Management Programme at the Barbados Museum, aiming to help people “Know Your Numbers – Make Your Move” to cut diabetes and hypertension risk. A 15-person cohort will get personalized support across Food, Movement, Sleep, and Mental Resilience, plus health checks including blood glucose, HbA1c, weight, BMI, stress and activity. Health System Expansion: Barbados’ new Geriatric Hospital in Waterford is set to open in phases, with Phase I bringing 300 beds and Phase II adding 270 more (total 570), alongside a planned National Rehabilitation Centre for stroke, spinal injuries, amputations, burns, trauma and sports-related recovery. Community Mental Health: The Roseville Halfway House will be redesigned under the Health Services Resilience Programme as a community-based mental health bridge to help people move from institutional care to independent living. Suicide Reporting Support: Barbados stakeholders backed practical steps to strengthen responsible suicide communication, including newsroom accountability and better coordination across media, first responders, educators and mental health professionals. Water Safety Update: The Barbados Water Authority says discoloured water in parts of St Lucy is still safe to drink and meets WHO standards, with mains replacements and production shifts underway. Local Health Funding for Youth: Faith-based organisations received grants to support young people, including education programmes, sports-based outreach, and counselling for at-risk youth facing mental health challenges.