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.