Barbados may soon be removed from Financial Action Task Force's Grey List, as indicated by International Monetary Fund delegation, which highlights significant steps to strengthen its regulatory framework against money laundering and terrorist financing

Barbados will face environmental and commercial risks if invasive pests infiltrate the island due to loopholes in import protocols, officials have warned; agriculture manager Michael James urged residents to follow the proper channels for importation

Two cases of Oropouche virus, both involving adults, were officially reported; the Pan American Health Organization had recently raised concerns about the spread of Oropouche virus in the Americas, along with dengue and avian flu

The country signed a letter of understanding with the UN World Food Programme and committed to improve food security and nutrition in the region by 2030

Barbados appeared before the International Court of Justice, the first time ever in history; the Minister of Productive Sectors and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade presented on climate justice and assistance