The Rotary Club of Barbados has announced the recipients of its annual Pride of Workmanship awards for individuals and organisations in the public and private sectors that exemplify excellence in their fields and provide valuable services to the community

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

As national policy on gender is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet within the financial year (March 2025), the Barbados Government is looking to conduct a study on gender-based violence in Barbados to give a true picture of the problem