CARICOM Reparations Push: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett says reparations must deliver real change in health, education and economic conditions, not just acknowledgement, as the region relaunches its revised Ten-Point Plan and “Manifesto for Reparatory Justice.” Commonwealth Summit Strategy: Barbados PM Mia Mottley is coordinating with campaigners to press slavery reparations at the November Commonwealth heads meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, expected to be attended by King Charles, with further lobbying planned at the UN. Barbados Royals Deal Cleared: India’s Competition Commission approved Lakshmi Mittal and Adar Poonawalla’s acquisition of Rajasthan Royals plus Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals, valuing the cross-border franchise package at about US$1.65bn. Local Business & Security: Barbados Police warn of rising phishing and fraudulent schemes targeting businesses and the public, while the NIS moves toward fully digital pension payments. Climate on Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns most Eastern Caribbean children face multiple climate hazards by mid-century, and calls out gaps in child-focused tracking in national climate plans. Tourism & Trade: TTW named the Americas and Caribbean’s top shopping destinations for 2026, with NYC No.1, while Barbados continues exploring sargassum harvesting and fisheries upgrades.