Barbados Justice: Barbados has introduced a Gun Court by creating a Firearms Division of the High Court, aiming to speed up firearm-related cases and reduce the criminal justice backlog, with accused persons able to choose judge-only or jury trials. Public Safety & Health: Kidney specialists say Queen Elizabeth Hospital is short on dialysis capacity and are urging organ donor legislation to enable more transplants. Crime & Community: Police are asking the public to help locate wanted man Dwayne Marlon Drakes (“Oily”) for questioning in serious matters. Regional Security & Governance: A UNDP report warns Caribbean violence is driven by structural pressures and a gap between security policy and root causes, including concerns about violence against women. Caribbean Business & Finance: Seprod-owned A.S. Bryden & Sons spent US$3.6m to buy two Barbados firms, expanding its regional distribution footprint. Digital Payments: CIBC Caribbean Bank in Jamaica has launched Google Pay (credit cards only at first). Healthier Schools Campaign: The Healthy Caribbean Coalition is pushing “Make it Make Sense” to curb unhealthy food and drink marketing in schools across 11 territories. Ports & Resilience: St Kitts and Nevis’ ports CEO spoke in Bridgetown on using new technologies and AI for disaster-risk management and more resilient ports. Culture & Entrepreneurship: St Kitts and Nevis will host FRO Fest 2026 on June 20, spotlighting natural beauty, fashion, and Caribbean-owned small businesses.