Child Health & Food Marketing: The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados’ “Enough” campaign is pushing to regulate junk food advertising around schools, arguing that ultra-processed brands still surround children despite the school nutrition policy. Childhood Obesity & Policy Funding: Finance Minister Ryan Straughn says savings from a proposed debt buyback will help fund health and nutrition initiatives, as Barbados faces high childhood overweight rates. Infectious Disease Watch: The Ministry of Health and Wellness is investigating a suspected scarlet fever case at a St Michael primary school after two children tested positive for streptococcal infection; the CMO says there’s no public alarm. Blood Supply: Barbados is urging regular, voluntary blood donations as shootings, stabbings and road crashes strain reserves; officials note blood lasts about 35 days. Cancer Support Loss: Cancer Support Services founder Janette “Jan” Lynton has died; the organisation says services will continue after brief interruptions. Prostate Screening Push: The Barbados Cancer Society reports more men are coming forward for prostate cancer testing and calls for continued screening. Vector Control: The Ministry’s fogging schedule runs June 15–19 across Christ Church, St Thomas and St Michael, and St Michael districts in the final day. Water Security: Barbados remains under drought warnings into late July, with groundwater and aquifers still under pressure. Regional Health Innovation: Barbados is set to host the Caribbean STEM Startup Challenge (June 25–27), including biotech and health ventures. Community Health & Care: Barbados’ childhood overweight figures and school food environment concerns continue to drive public discussion and advocacy.