AGP Executive Report

ANSA McAL Results: Guyana drove ANSA McAL’s first-half 2026 performance, with profit after tax up 44% to TT$297.6m and revenue rising to TT$3.79b, though Barbados and the US saw declines. Caribbean Infrastructure & Finance: CARIF discussions stressed that Caribbean projects stall on bankability, not lack of ideas or capital, with CIBC Caribbean pointing to confidence in cash flows, contracting and regulation. Barbados Debt-for-Nature: Barbados secured over US$144m in fiscal savings via debt-for-nature/climate deals, aiming to fund water security, sewage upgrades, coastal resilience and marine protection. Sugar Ownership Plan Collapses: CoopEnergy says Government withdrew from signed agreements to transfer ABC operations into worker-linked private ownership, ending the divestment plan. FSC Gets More Teeth: Barbados’ House approved the Financial Services Commission (Amendment and Validation) Bill to strengthen the FSC’s supervisory powers for the non-bank sector. Water Stress Reminder: Barbados Meteorological Service kept drought alerts elevated and urged continued water conservation, including irrigation and rainwater harvesting. Climate & Children: UNICEF research warns there may be “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with climate plans lacking child-focused tracking. Regional Payments Push: CARICOM’s CAPSS aims for faster, cheaper cross-border payments in local currencies, with a pilot expected after further work. Autonomous Tech in Barbados: Oshen’s crewless solar-and-wind sailboat completed an Atlantic crossing to Barbados, landing after 127 days.

Debt & Fiscal Space: Barbados secured more than US$144m in fiscal savings via debt-for-nature and debt-for-climate deals, freeing room for water security, sewage upgrades, coastal resilience and marine protection. Infrastructure Finance: CARIF heard that Caribbean projects stall not for lack of ideas or capital, but because they aren’t “bankable” enough to survive shocks and long investment horizons. Autonomous Shipping/Tech: Oshen C-Star PC13 completed an unaided Atlantic crossing to Barbados, using solar and wind with onboard navigation making route decisions independently. Reparations Momentum: The Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations in Barbados pushed the movement from history into visible next steps, with calls for education, heritage protection and real community decision-making. Sugar Industry Shock: CoopEnergy says Government withdrew from signed agreements to transfer sugar operations to worker ownership, ending the divestment plan. Health & Nutrition: Barbados’ National School Nutrition push and National Movement Day are being credited with boosting healthier habits to tackle non-communicable diseases. Water & Drought: Barbados Meteorological Service urges continued water conservation as drought alerts remain elevated. Regulation: The Financial Services Commission gets stronger powers to supervise the non-bank sector after amendments to its enabling law. Climate for Children: UNICEF-backed research warns Eastern Caribbean children face overlapping climate hazards, with no “safe zone” by mid-century. Regional Payments: CARICOM Pay and Settlement System work advances toward faster, cheaper cross-border payments in local currencies.

Public Health Push: Health Minister Lisa Cummins says Barbadians are responding positively to National Movement Day and the National School Nutrition Policy, aimed at tackling non-communicable diseases and encouraging healthier business practices. Sugar Sector Shake-up: CoopEnergy says government has abandoned 2023 agreements to hand over management of the state sugar operations, leaving the future of the sugar arrangement “in limbo” after mediation talks stalled. Finance Oversight Upgrade: The House of Assembly approved the Financial Services Commission (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2026, strengthening the FSC’s ability to supervise the non-bank sector and exchange information internationally. Climate Risk for Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with “no safe zone” for kids. Water Conservation Reminder: Barbados Meteorological Service keeps drought alerts elevated and urges continued water saving, rainwater harvesting, and irrigation management. Sargassum Management: Barbados is exploring pump harvesters to collect sargassum at sea before it reaches beaches, with River Bay and Skeetes Bay under consideration. Cancer Care Partnership: BACA and Aventa Barbados signed an agreement to boost cancer support, education, and plans for a dedicated hospice at Coverley. Fisheries Infrastructure: Fisherfolk welcomed proposed haul-out upgrades at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex but want a clear construction timetable. Regional Payments Tech: CARICOM is advancing a regional payment and settlement system (CAPSS), with a pilot expected after consultations and technical reviews. Sports Business Deal: India’s competition regulator cleared Lakshmi Mittal’s purchase of cricket franchises including Barbados Royals, removing a major regulatory hurdle. Animal Welfare Call: Animal welfare groups are urging stronger enforcement of existing laws on animal abuse, saying reports are not being handled properly.

Health & Food Security: Barbados’ Minister of Health and Wellness Senator Lisa Cummins says public uptake is strong for National Movement Day and the National School Nutrition Policy, aimed at tackling non-communicable diseases and helping businesses build healthier workplace choices. Financial Regulation: The House of Assembly approved the Financial Services Commission (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2026, boosting the FSC’s power to supervise the non-bank sector and strengthen information-sharing under international MOUs. Climate Risk for Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean, more than one-third of children already live where they face at least three climate hazards, with that figure projected to exceed nine in 10 by mid-century. Water & Drought Preparedness: Barbados Meteorological Service urges continued water conservation as drought alerts remain elevated, recommending irrigation and rainwater harvesting during dry spells. Sargassum Management: Barbados is exploring pump harvesters to collect sargassum at sea before it reaches beaches, with River Bay and Skeetes Bay being assessed. Energy & Jobs: Six companies applied to pre-qualify for offshore exploration licences under Barbados’ 2026 Offshore Direct Negotiations process, with one applicant already reserving three blocks for exclusive talks. Business & Industry: Roberts Manufacturing returned to profit in the June quarter, citing higher sales volumes and lower operating expenses. Sports & Investment: India’s competition regulator cleared Lakshmi Mittal’s family and Adar Poonawalla’s purchase of Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals for about $1.65 billion. Public Services & Infrastructure: Barbados is also moving on building-permit digitisation and faster approvals (60 days targeted) and is considering emergency haul-out upgrades at Bridgetown Fisheries Complex, with fisherfolk asking for a clear construction timetable.

Climate & Children: UNICEF-backed research warns Eastern Caribbean children face “no safe zone,” with over 9 in 10 projected to be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, alongside hotter days and longer droughts. Water Security: Barbados Meteorological Service keeps drought alerts elevated, urging residents to conserve water and use rainwater harvesting and irrigation during dry spells. Food & Education: Barbados is rolling out the National School Breakfast Programme to tackle hunger-related learning setbacks, positioning nutrition as a baseline for classroom performance. Regulation & Finance: The Financial Services Commission gets stronger supervisory powers as the House of Assembly approves the FSC (Amendment and Validation) Bill, boosting information-sharing and international cooperation. Sargassum Response: Government is exploring a dedicated sargassum unit and offshore booms, while a pump-harvester approach is being considered to collect seaweed before it hits beaches. Local Industry: Roberts Manufacturing returns to profit in its June quarter, citing higher sales volumes and lower operating expenses. Sports Business: India’s competition regulator clears Lakshmi Mittal’s purchase of Rajasthan Royals plus Barbados Royals and Paarl Royals, removing a major hurdle to the $1.65b deal. Construction & Permits: Barbados is watching offshore exploration licence pre-qualification and, regionally, building-permit digitisation efforts aimed at cutting approval delays.

US–Venezuela Oil Deal: The Trump administration says the US will get majority control over development of 65B+ bbl of Venezuelan proven reserves, with Barbados-based North American Blue Energy Partners leading under a 100-year concession—raising questions on legal durability and political risk. Construction & Permits: Barbados’ offshore and building pipeline gets a boost as the Bahamas hails plans to cut building-permit turnaround to 60 days via digitised approvals and private engineer sign-offs—an approach that could inspire faster delivery regionwide. Competition & Sports Business: India’s CCI cleared Lakshmi Mittal and Adar Poonawalla’s purchase of Rajasthan Royals plus Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals, valuing the deal at about US$1.65B. Energy & Oil Exploration (Barbados): Barbados’ Ministry says six companies applied for 2026 offshore exploration licences; one applicant already qualifies and has reserved blocks for exclusive talks, while the rest are under review. Climate Risk to Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children—over 90% could face at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with Barbados included. Sargassum Push: Barbados is exploring pump harvesters and offshore booms to intercept sargassum before it hits beaches, aiming for later use like biogas. Health & Cancer Care: BACA and Aventa Barbados signed a partnership to expand cancer support and advance a dedicated 14-bed hospice at Coverley, targeting about $3.8m. Finance Security: Central Bank of Barbados warns BiMPay users not to share verification codes/tokens/passwords after a social-engineering loan scam. Food Supply Outlook: Retail, distribution and agriculture leaders say they don’t expect Christmas food shortages, but worry about shipping delays, freight costs and demand.

Competition & Sports Franchises: India’s Competition Commission cleared Westview Cricket and Adar Poonawalla’s Poonawalla Sports to buy Rajasthan Royals (India), Paarl Royals (South Africa) and Barbados Royals, in a deal valued around US$1.65b, spanning a Mauritius holding structure. Manufacturing Turnaround: Barbados-based Roberts Manufacturing Co returned to profit in the June quarter, reporting BB$2.82m net profit on higher sales volumes and lower operating costs. Energy & Oil Exploration: Barbados’ offshore direct negotiations move forward after six pre-qualification applications; one applicant has reserved three blocks for exclusive talks while the rest are still under review. Climate & Coastal Resilience: Barbados is exploring pump harvester systems to collect sargassum at sea before it reaches beaches, while government also mulls a dedicated sargassum management unit and offshore booms. Children, Water & Food Security: A UNICEF-backed study says climate plans across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean lack child-focused tracking, and warns drought could last longer each year, raising pressure on water, farming and school sanitation. Health & Pharma Partnerships: BACA and Aventa Barbados signed a cancer-care agreement aimed at patient support, education, and advancing a planned 14-bed hospice at Coverley. Finance Safety: The Central Bank of Barbados warned BiMPay users not to share verification codes, tokens or passwords after a social-engineering loan scam. Fisheries Infrastructure: World Bank-backed repairs to the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex breakwater continue after Hurricane Beryl, with a revised timetable expected soon.

Sargassum Push: Barbados is testing pump harvesters and offshore booms to pull seaweed from the water before it hits beaches, with River Bay and Skeetes Bay under review and a possible dedicated sargassum unit in the works. Climate Risk for Kids: A UNICEF-backed Eastern Caribbean study warns there’s “no safe zone” for children, with more than a third already exposed to multiple climate hazards and projections rising to over 9 in 10 by mid-century—adding pressure on water, farming, health and school sanitation. Cancer Care Partnership: BACA and Aventa Barbados signed a cancer-care agreement aimed at patient support, education and research, while pushing forward plans for a dedicated 14-bed hospice at Coverley with an initial $3.8m target. Fisheries Resilience: World Bank and government teams inspected repairs to the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex breakwater after Hurricane Beryl, while fishers welcomed haul-out upgrades but want a clear construction timetable. Energy & Industry: Barbados opened pre-qualification for offshore oil and gas exploration licences, with six applicants and one reserving blocks for exclusive talks; separately, the Central Bank warned BiMPay users not to share verification codes/tokens after a social engineering loan scam. Business Outlook: Retail and distribution leaders say no Christmas food shortages are expected, though shipping uncertainty and weather could affect key supplies. Regional Infrastructure Support: The new RIISE facility is now operating, offering technical help to speed climate-resilient project delivery across participating Eastern Caribbean states, with a secretariat based in Barbados.

CARICOM Reparations: Bonaire’s Progressive People’s Party leader James Finies and BHRO president Davika Bissessar Shaw are set to speak at the Third CARICOM Regional Reparations Conference in Barbados (17–19 Sept), pushing reparatory justice as part of decolonisation. Environment & Coastal Management: Government is exploring a dedicated sargassum management unit and offshore booms to intercept seaweed before it hits beaches, with DESMI RO-Clean supporting trials. Climate & Water Security: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study warns Barbados could face longer, more frequent dry spells—up to three to four months a year by mid-century—raising risks for farming, health and school sanitation. Health Infrastructure: The Barbados Association for Cancer Advocacy targets $3.8m to build a 14-bed hospice, with seed funding already raised and costs expected to rise. Food & Trade: Retail and distribution leaders say no Christmas food shortages are expected, but warn global shipping uncertainty and weather could affect key commodities. Digital Safety: The Central Bank of Barbados warns BiMPay users not to share verification codes, tokens or passwords after a social engineering loan scam. Infrastructure Delivery: RIISE has begun operations from Barbados to help Eastern Caribbean governments overcome bottlenecks and complete climate-resilient projects. Maritime & Fisheries: World Bank and government officials inspected repairs to the Hurricane Beryl-damaged Bridgetown Fisheries Complex breakwater, with a revised timetable expected soon. Construction Disruption: Lower Estates roadworks in St George are drawing complaints from residents and businesses over dust and lost trade. Energy Skills: Scholarship recipients say new qualifications will help guide Barbados’ energy sector, including grid management and renewable transition.

Climate & Food Security: Saint Lucia’s agriculture minister says climate change is already hitting what farmers can grow, water availability, fisheries, and the affordability of nutritious food. Sustainable Finance: CIBC Caribbean highlighted about US$820m in sustainable finance and clean energy financing across the region at CARIF in Miami. Infrastructure Delivery: RIISE has begun operations, offering Eastern Caribbean governments specialised support to push climate-resilient projects past implementation bottlenecks, with a Barbados-hosted secretariat. Fisheries Recovery: The World Bank and Barbados inspected repairs to the Hurricane Beryl-damaged Bridgetown Fisheries Complex breakwater, with a revised timetable expected soon. Payments Fraud Alert: Barbados’ Central Bank warns BiMPay users not to share verification codes, tokens, or passwords after a social-engineering loan scam. Roadworks Impact: Lower Estates road rehabilitation is taking a toll on residents and businesses, with dust and reduced customer traffic reported. Energy Skills Push: Barbados energy scholarship and grant recipients are being urged to share what they learn to build local energy-sector capacity. Trade Risk: Barbados’ finance minister flags potential “collateral damage” from US-Canada tariff escalation for importers and exporters. Regional Biosecurity: Caribbean countries are updating African swine fever response plans, with Barbados among those strengthening preparedness. Maritime Innovation: A robotic sailing boat built by Oshen has completed the first fully autonomous Atlantic crossing, finishing east of Barbados. Construction Materials Sourcing: Barbados is looking to Suriname for building materials, including silica sand and stone, to speed up infrastructure work.

Maritime & Climate Resilience: Barbados-linked Coastal Zone plans a new emergency haul-out system (travelift plus dedicated finger pier) to speed vessel removals after Hurricane Beryl delays. Water & Planning: Government says water and sanitation will be extended to informal settlements, but warns against continued unplanned building that can endanger future water and sewer investments. Regional Infrastructure Delivery: RIISE has begun operations, with a Barbados-based secretariat, to help Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent move climate-resilient projects from investment to completion. Finance & Fraud Watch: Central Bank of Barbados urges the public never to share BiMPay verification codes, tokens, passwords or security credentials after a social-engineering loan scam. Energy Skills Pipeline: Barbados energy scholarships and grants are calling on recipients to share what they learn to build local energy-sector expertise. Construction Inputs: Barbados explores Suriname as a source for silica sand and stone as local supplies tighten, aiming to speed infrastructure work. Co-op Policy Consultation: Government launches consultation on a national policy for the non-financial co-operative sector, targeting governance, digitalisation and market access. Agriculture Biosecurity: Caribbean countries, including Barbados, strengthen African swine fever preparedness through updated response plans and regional veterinary coordination. Maritime Autonomy Milestone: Oshen’s C-Star PC13 robot sailing boat completes an unaided Atlantic crossing, finishing east of Barbados. Trade Risk: Finance Minister Ryan Straughn warns US-Canada tariff escalation could create “collateral damage” for Barbados via logistics and diaspora-linked trade flows. Tourism & Hospitality: Island Grill targets 30 outlets by 2030, while Royalton fully reopens its Jamaica resort portfolio after upgrades. Digital Services: Apple bundles Apple TV, Arcade and “Apple Music Select” into iCloud+ in 100+ countries, with implications for regional tech consumers. Business Growth Signals: Omni Industries trims its export ambition to 10% of revenue in five years while reporting stronger local demand tied to post-storm rebuilding.

Water & Sanitation Push: Barbados’ government says it will provide water and sanitation to residents in informal settlements, while warning against continued unplanned building that can endanger future water and sewer investments. Resilient Infrastructure Boost: The RIISE Facility has begun operations, with Barbados hosting a secretariat, to help Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines move climate-resilient public works past delivery bottlenecks. Maritime Innovation: Oshen’s C-Star PC13 robotic sailing boat has completed the first fully autonomous Atlantic crossing unaided, finishing east of Barbados after 127 days—an industry milestone for shipping and offshore tech. Trade-Tariff Risk: Finance Minister Ryan Straughn flags “collateral damage” for Barbados as US-Canada tariffs escalate, warning of knock-on effects for importers and exporters tied into North American logistics. Food & Farm Security: Caribbean countries, including Barbados, are strengthening African swine fever preparedness with updated response plans covering surveillance, diagnosis, traceability and emergency action. Energy Skills Pipeline: Barbados is urging scholarship and grant recipients to share what they learn to build local capacity for the energy sector, including grid management and renewable energy expertise. Construction Inputs: Barbados is exploring Suriname as a source of silica sand and stone as local supplies tighten, aiming to speed up infrastructure delivery. Tourism Value Shift: BHTA leaders are calling for “Tourism 3.0” that measures value to Barbadians—not just visitor numbers—linking tourism with agriculture, manufacturing and creative industries. Co-op Policy Consultation: The Ministry of Energy, Business Development and Consumer Affairs has launched consultations on a national policy for the non-financial co-operative sector, targeting governance, digitalisation and market access.

Energy Skills Push: Barbados’ Energy Development Scholarships and Grants are urging recipients to share what they learn to build local capacity for the energy sector, with one-off doctoral support now in the mix. Banking Leadership Change: ASB says CEO Vittoria Shortt will step down on Dec 11, to be replaced by Commonwealth Bank of Australia insider Sinead Taylor. Courts & Public Safety: Chief Justice Leslie Haynes says two new “gun courts” should be operating by January at the Henry Forde and David Simmons Legal and Judicial Complex as the judiciary tackles firearms case pressure. Tourism Value Agenda: The BHTA is pushing “Tourism 3.0” to measure value for Barbadians, not just arrivals, while reporting strong first-half performance despite a small occupancy dip. Construction Inputs: Barbados is looking to Suriname for silica sand and stone as local supplies tighten, aiming to speed up infrastructure projects. Co-op Policy Consultation: Government has launched a consultation on a national policy for non-financial co-operatives, targeting governance, digitalisation and market access. Sargassum Solutions: Grenada’s delegation trained in Punta Cana on sargassum containment and use, aiming to reduce coastal health and fisheries impacts. Tech & Shipping: A robot sailing boat completed the first fully automated Atlantic crossing, arriving in Barbados after 127 days. Climate & Health Warning: A new warning flags that hotter El Niño-era classrooms could harm learning and teaching performance.

Barbados–Suriname Construction Push: Barbados is looking to Suriname for silica sand and stone as domestic supplies dwindle, with talks pointing to state-owned N.V. Grassalco as a potential supplier to help speed up infrastructure projects. Tourism Value Shift: The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association is urging “Tourism 3.0” to measure value for Barbadians, not just visitor numbers, while reporting strong first-half performance and growth in key markets. ANSA McAL Leadership: ANSA McAL has appointed Natalie Abrahams as Executive Director for Barbados and the OECS, starting Oct. 1, to drive regional growth and coordination. Manufacturing Cost Pressure: The Barbados Manufacturers Association warns that rising operating costs could force layoffs if sales don’t keep pace, even as firms push for exports and foreign exchange. Co-op Policy Consultation: Barbados has launched a consultation on a national policy for the non-financial co-operative sector, targeting better governance, digitalisation, and market access. Engineering Talent: The Barbados Association of Professional Engineers awarded four 2026 Angus Edghill Scholarship Fund recipients with $25,000 each to support future engineers. Energy Sector Spotlight: BL&P marks 115 years of electricity in Barbados, highlighting its evolution from early generation to solar and storage as the island plans a cleaner energy future. Global Tech/Maritime: A robot sailing boat, the Oshen C-Star PC13, completed the first fully automated Atlantic crossing and arrived in Barbados, marking a major world first.

Tourism Value Push: Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association chair Kelly‑Ann Payne says the sector must move beyond counting arrivals and measure “growth in value,” linking tourism gains to agriculture, manufacturing and the creative industries while warning that talent and opportunity are key to turning new airlift into real benefits. Tourism Performance: BHTA reports strong first-half results, with the US remaining the top source market and Canada up 13.7% while UK arrivals fell, alongside new hotel openings and concessions for standalone restaurants and car rentals. Co-op Policy Consultation: Barbados launches a consultation on a national policy for the non-financial co-operative sector, aiming to modernise regulation, improve access to affordable capital and strengthen governance through stakeholder input on digitalisation and market access. Manufacturing Cost Pressure: Barbados Manufacturers Association warns that rising operating costs could force layoffs if they keep outpacing sales, even as the industry looks to lift exports and bring in more foreign exchange. Construction Materials Sourcing: Barbados is exploring deeper ties with Suriname to secure silica sand and aggregate as local supplies dwindle, supporting faster infrastructure investment. Energy Sector Milestone: BL&P marks 115 years of electricity in Barbados, highlighting its shift from early generation to solar and storage as the island plans a cleaner energy future. Agriculture Exports: Export Barbados is preparing a government packhouse with cold-chain support for about 20 growers, targeting GlobalG.A.P.-aligned exports (including peppers, passion fruit, sweet potato and more) and redirecting non-export-grade produce to value-added processing. Engineering Talent: Barbados Association of Professional Engineers honours four recipients of the Angus Edghill Scholarship Fund to support future engineering capacity in areas tied to national development priorities. Tourism Careers Pipeline: Project Dawn readies young people for tourism and hospitality roles, reinforcing workforce development as the industry expands. International Trade & Food Aid: Barbados contributed powdered milk and other food supplies to a CARICOM humanitarian shipment to Cuba amid ongoing shortages. Research Commercialisation: Export Barbados backs efforts to patent UWI Cave Hill microbe discoveries, positioning intellectual property as a route to new industrialisation opportunities. Regional Cooperation: OECS and Grenada host a Youth and Women in Agriculture symposium focused on agricultural transformation and food security. Business Appointments: ANSA McAL names Natalie Abrahams as executive director for Barbados and the OECS, effective Oct 1, to strengthen regional growth and stakeholder ties. Tourism Promotions: Sandals and Beaches roll out a Canada-exclusive Instant Savings offer for bookings made by Sept. 30, 2026 for travel through May 31, 2027, including Sandals Barbados and Royal Barbados.

Agriculture & Food Security: Fiji is in talks to import high-quality sheep and goat genetics from Barbados and India to boost local lamb and goat output and cut meat imports. Tourism Value: Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association chair Kelly‑Ann Payne is pushing “Tourism 3.0,” arguing the sector should measure value for Barbadians, not just visitor numbers, while highlighting airlift growth and the need for talent investment. Tourism Performance: BHTA reports strong first-half results, with higher Average Daily Rate and Revenue per Available Room despite a small occupancy dip, plus new hotel openings and lobbying wins for standalone restaurants and car rentals. Manufacturing Pressure: Barbados Manufacturers Association warns that rising operating costs could force layoffs if they keep outpacing sales, even as firms look to exports and the winter tourism season. Construction Materials: Barbados is exploring deeper ties with Suriname to secure silica sand and aggregate as local supplies dwindle, supporting faster infrastructure delivery. Agri-Exports: Export Barbados is setting up a government packhouse with about 20 growers, targeting cold-chain export markets and GlobalG.A.P readiness for crops like peppers, passion fruit, sweet potato, okra, breadfruit, squash and papaya. Animal Health: Barbados is stepping up African swine fever surveillance and response planning, citing import-system vulnerabilities even with a clean record. Innovation & IP: Export Barbados says moves to patent UWI Cave Hill microbe discoveries could unlock major commercial opportunities for Barbados’ industrialisation. Energy & Industry: BLPC marks 115 years of electricity development, highlighting its shift toward solar and battery storage as Barbados charts a cleaner energy future. Engineering Talent: BAPE honoured four aspiring engineers with Angus Edghill Scholarship Fund awards to support studies aligned with national development priorities. Regional Cooperation: Barbados contributed powdered milk and other food supplies to a CARICOM aid shipment to Cuba, amid banking and trade restrictions.