Disaster Preparedness: Barbados is stepping up adaptive social protection and disaster response planning, with officials warning that climate-linked shocks can wipe out years of progress for vulnerable families. Police Reform: Barbados Police Service restructuring is underway to boost frontline officers, modernise case management, and expand digital transformation, alongside plans for new stations at Six Roads, Black Rock and Holetown. Sargassum Pressure: “Miami Beach” in Christ Church is seeing heavy sargassum piles that are hurting visitor appeal and livelihoods, with vendors urging faster removal and better use of the seaweed. Migrant Worker Housing Checks: Environmental health officers are inspecting migrant worker accommodations during the construction boom, citing compliance issues under the Health Services Act. Weather Update: Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued flash flood and severe thunderstorm watches, though isolated storms may still pop up as a tropical wave eases. Fisheries & Sustainability: All fish markets and the Fisheries Division will close July 13 for the funeral of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox, with services resuming July 14. Regional Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines is offering limited-time discounted one-way fares between Barbados and Guyana for select September 2026 dates. CARICOM Affordability Moves: CARICOM leaders and private sector partners agreed measures to cut import and transport costs, reduce trade barriers, and push a regional ferry service to improve affordability.