Fisheries Reform: Barbados is moving to make circle hooks mandatory for horizontal longline vessels, replacing J-hooks after trials showed better yellowfin tuna catch rates and improved survival for non-target species. Food Security & Climate-Smart Farming: Government has relaunched Project CARE as a long-term food security and resilience drive, with about 600 families at Deacons Farm set to receive livestock, crop materials and technical support, including climate-smart methods. Coastal & Biodiversity Protection: St Andrew residents and environmental advocates are pushing for tighter protection of Long Pond, warning off-road vehicles, litter and weak visitor controls are harming the beach and wetland’s heritage and biodiversity. Blue Economy Education: The Blue X Accelerator Programme is graduating students after four weeks of learning at the Oceana Innovation Hub, covering marine science, the environment and the blue economy. Renewables Push: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including Barbados, to speed up decarbonisation and support a just energy transition. World Bank Leadership: Judith Green has been appointed World Bank Country Manager for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, tasked with advancing sustainable development and job creation. Marine Safety & Enforcement: WCO’s Project BOLT has concluded, boosting Caribbean customs capacity to tackle illicit trafficking of weapons and narcotics, with support from Barbados-based operations.