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Last update: 4 hours agoCaribbean Food & Tourism Push: CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper will keynote Antigua’s 2026 Caribbean Food Forum (May 21), spotlighting regenerative tourism and sustainable food systems as the region tries to turn local agriculture into global visitor pull. School Transport Pressure: Parents in Barbados are struggling as transportation costs surge, turning daily commutes into a budget fight that’s hitting children’s access to education. Productivity & Wages: Barbados finance minister Ryan Straughn says wage talks must move beyond minimum rates, warning weak productivity and the real cost of living are holding the island back. Tourism & Travel Signals: American Airlines is gearing up for its biggest summer ever, a reliability-focused build that matters for Caribbean routes. Local Governance & Safety: Barbados commissioned a new 45-metre aerial ladder for high-rise fire response, while a judge blasted delays in gun cases—calling for fast-tracked High Court timelines. Tech Sovereignty: A Barbados AI push is urging “locally grown” platforms to protect data independence. Heat Watch: Barbados is seeing harsher extreme heat, with vendors and outdoor workers feeling the strain.
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