Public Procurement Skills: The Caribbean Development Bank is inviting applications for two fully funded public procurement scholarships in Italy (University of Rome Tor Vergata), aimed at strengthening procurement systems across CDB borrowing member countries. Health Infrastructure: Barbados’ QEH/Enmore expansion is set to add a dedicated burn unit, more beds, lab capacity and cancer treatment resources, with US$175m in development bank financing over the next three to four years. Road Works: Transport and Works Minister Kirk Humphrey announced a major road repair and pothole patching drive across Barbados, starting in northern parishes, with private sector support and staged work after utility upgrades. Reparations Agenda: Barbados will host CARICOM’s third Regional Conference on Reparations (Sept 17–19) to advance the reparatory justice campaign and Ten-Point Plan. Customs Modernisation: Finance Minister Ryan Straughn says new Customs regulations and standard operating procedures will come into effect by October, alongside technology upgrades and changes to how Customs engages the public. Labour Market: BWU President General Shawn Knight says Barbados needs stronger law enforcement, not more labour laws, and highlighted portable social security benefits. Business Enablement: A Barbados-focused piece highlights how small businesses across the region often automate customer-facing “front doors” while leaving payroll, inventory and ledgers largely manual.