Energy Costs: Barbados’ LPG prices rose at midnight June 21, with the 100 lb cylinder up from $160.39 to $166.39 and smaller sizes also climbing (about 3.3%–3.7%), as government aligns retail rates with global energy movements. Finance & Consumer Protection: Government plans to table deposit insurance legislation for credit unions within days, aiming to strengthen safeguards for members’ savings. Electricity Regulation: Intervenor Tricia Watson is challenging BL&P’s nearly $79m FTC filing tied to grid modernisation, arguing the costs and process for synchronous condensers aren’t properly justified for consumers. Energy Security Funding: The IDB approved a US$150m policy-based loan to bolster Barbados’ energy security, modernise the electricity sector, and reduce exposure to international price swings. Health & Legal Risk: A woman has sued the Government of Barbados over alleged severe complications after AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination in 2021, with the case at Supreme Court case management. TVET & Workforce Links: TVET Council says it’s working to strengthen networking and coordinated professional development in the health and wellness industry. Tourism Connectivity: American Airlines begins daily nonstop service from New York to Barbados, landing as the island reports its strongest tourism year on record. Culture & Local Industry: NCF is selecting six new large masquerade costumes for Crop Over production, reviving the tradition with fresh design teams. Regional Capital for Growth: IFC will invest up to US$15m in a Caribbean debt fund sub-vehicle to expand SME financing across multiple countries, including Barbados.