Hurricane readiness: Home Affairs Minister Gregory Nicholls urged Barbadians not to wait, saying government is reviewing emergency protocols and shelter readiness ahead of the 2026 Atlantic season, while also pledging to directly engage private transport operators to strengthen coordination. Water stress: Nicholls said Barbados is not yet considering water restrictions, but is monitoring low rainfall and reservoir levels as climate change drives reduced rainfall and inevitable shortages later. Climate risk warning: CIMH’s Dr Cedric Van Meerbeeck cautioned that even with fewer storms forecast, drought, delayed rains, extreme heat and sudden flooding could still threaten Barbados and the region. Regional climate finance: An Antigua and Barbuda delegation wrapped up a workshop in Barbados on climate finance access and loss and damage, part of the CVF-V20 agenda. Tourism and resilience: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opened with ministers and industry leaders pushing stronger connectivity and sustainable growth; Barbados’ BTMI chairman Peter Harris pledged to make the island “a standard.” Environment day action: World Environment Day activities highlighted ecosystem protection and climate resilience, including a Kingston Harbour cleanup effort tackling plastic pollution. Weather: Barbados Meteorological Services reported partly sunny conditions with haze/dust advisories and moderate easterly winds, plus marine swells around 1.5–2.5m.