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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.

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