OECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing hours-long delays and missed meetings during regional travel, including a six-hour wait at Barbados airport after Inter-Caribbean failed to provide a flight. Payments & Banking: Barbados Central Bank Governor Kevin Greenidge urged banks to fix BiMPay issues after the June 12 launch, including token access in app front pages, payroll formatting, inconsistent spending limits and delayed transfers, while noting 750,000 transactions worth $1.3b have processed. CARICOM Affordability Plan: CARICOM leaders and the private sector agreed measures to cut import costs and improve regional transport, including advancing a private-sector regional ferry service and setting a September 2026 deadline for regulatory steps on mutual recognition of insurance, licences and road taxes. Tourism & Labour Oversight: Barbados is inspecting migrant worker accommodations under the Health Services Act as hotel and construction demand grows, with officials warning compliance issues can’t be ignored. Road Safety Flooding: Barbados DLP demanded urgent action over recurring flooding on KNR Husbands Highway at Heywoods Road, saying drainage and stormwater planning must be reviewed. Sargassum Pressure: Vendors at Enterprise “Miami Beach” say worsening sargassum is hurting visitor appeal and livelihoods, urging faster removal and better use plans. Climate Finance Pipeline: A Barbados-hosted Climate Smart Summit reported US$17.6b in climate projects identified, plus development finance and funding for entrepreneurs over the next 18 months. Police Restructure: Minister Michael Lashley announced a Barbados Police Service overhaul to boost frontline numbers, digitalise operations and rebuild community trust, alongside new police stations planned for Six Roads, Black Rock and Holetown. Regional Governance Row: Veteran journalist Julian Rogers condemned CARICOM leaders’ referral of CARICOM SG Carla Barnett’s reappointment to the CCJ, calling it political evasion.