National Hero Sobers’ State Funeral: Barbados continues preparations for Sir Garfield Sobers’ state funeral, with roads around Bridgetown set to close Wednesday (6 a.m. to noon) to ease the procession. Local Governance & Wages: The Barbados Union of Teachers is urging lawmakers to amend the Protection of Wages Bill so public officers get timely pay and clear remedies when salaries are delayed. Agriculture & Food Prices: The Barbados Agricultural Society is pushing back hard on government facilitation of poultry and pork imports, warning it could undercut local producers and squeeze small farmers. Business & Finance: Geneva Life Holdings has completed its acquisition of Barbados-domiciled Geneva International Insurance, expanding private wealth insurance offerings. Regional Development: The Caribbean Development Bank approved a US$100,000 grant to study a regional stock exchange for CARICOM states, aiming to reduce fragmentation in capital markets. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Canada and UNOPS launched the RIISE facility, with a Barbados secretariat coordinating support for resilient projects in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Sports: West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made Test history with five consecutive wicket-maiden overs against Pakistan, while Leeward U19 coach Ian Tittle called for fairer selection tournaments. Travel & Mobility: A Henley Passport Index update places Pakistan at 101st globally, noting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Barbados among other destinations. China Training for Barbadians: China’s ambassador announced a programme sending 1,000 Barbadians to China each year for professional training ahead of 50 years of diplomatic ties in 2027.