Virtual Assets Law: Barbados’ Minister of Labour Colin Jordan urged Parliament to keep the Virtual Assets Provider Bill 2026 aligned with fast-moving technology to better tackle money laundering and terrorism financing. Labour Dispute: Dozens of workers contracted by the Barbados Employment Centre walked off the job over contractual issues, with the Barbados Workers’ Union saying some were later suspended. Sargassum Science Push: Barbados is moving to turn newly identified sargassum microbes into scientific and commercial opportunities, with government linking the work to biotechnology and advanced manufacturing. Food Recall: GraceKennedy Foods issued a voluntary recall of specific Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L batches in Barbados and several other markets, citing a product-quality issue (not food safety) and no expected adverse health effects. Tourism & Airlift: British Airways will add a daily London Gatwick service to Antigua through April 2027, while also expanding Barbados air access with a new daily Gatwick nonstop from Oct. 25, 2026. Regional Agriculture Trade: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett wants Jamaica’s ALEX model expanded into a Caribbean-wide agricultural logistics platform to plug tourism’s import leak. Workforce Planning: The Barbados Employers Confederation called for a national vacancy survey to quantify labour shortages and skills mismatches, especially in construction and hospitality. Health Focus: World Heart Day coverage highlighted rising heart disease burdens and urged stronger governance and action beyond “tick boxes.” Cuba Solidarity: The Barbados-Cuba Friendship Association marked the 50th anniversary of Cubana Flight 455, calling for an end to the US blockade and launching a medication drive.