Sargassum Push: Barbados is testing pump harvesters and offshore booms to pull seaweed from the water before it hits beaches, with River Bay and Skeetes Bay under review and a possible dedicated sargassum unit in the works. Climate Risk for Kids: A UNICEF-backed Eastern Caribbean study warns there’s “no safe zone” for children, with more than a third already exposed to multiple climate hazards and projections rising to over 9 in 10 by mid-century—adding pressure on water, farming, health and school sanitation. Cancer Care Partnership: BACA and Aventa Barbados signed a cancer-care agreement aimed at patient support, education and research, while pushing forward plans for a dedicated 14-bed hospice at Coverley with an initial $3.8m target. Fisheries Resilience: World Bank and government teams inspected repairs to the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex breakwater after Hurricane Beryl, while fishers welcomed haul-out upgrades but want a clear construction timetable. Energy & Industry: Barbados opened pre-qualification for offshore oil and gas exploration licences, with six applicants and one reserving blocks for exclusive talks; separately, the Central Bank warned BiMPay users not to share verification codes/tokens after a social engineering loan scam. Business Outlook: Retail and distribution leaders say no Christmas food shortages are expected, though shipping uncertainty and weather could affect key supplies. Regional Infrastructure Support: The new RIISE facility is now operating, offering technical help to speed climate-resilient project delivery across participating Eastern Caribbean states, with a secretariat based in Barbados.