Cruise & Tourism: MSC Cruises is reshuffling its winter 2027/2028 plans, pulling Middle East routes and redeploying its MSC World Asia to the southern Caribbean, including calls at Bridgetown and other Eastern Caribbean ports. Tourism Skills: Guyana’s SOTIC will host a Cruise Master Class featuring FCCA CEO Michele Paige, focused on destination readiness and shore experiences. Trade & Exports: Barbados is sending nearly 30 SMEs through an export-readiness push ahead of a New York trade mission, with BCSI assessing gaps in pitching, products and logistics. Cost of Living & Retail: Massy Stores Barbados is cutting prices on 300 everyday essentials after its Worthing supermarket reopening, tying affordability to supply chain and logistics upgrades. Housing Delivery: NHC says nearly 500 families have received homes in early phases, while thousands of long-term tenants await legal transfers under the new State housing act. Finance & Risk: IDB warns “important risks” remain for Barbados, stressing the need for sustained primary surpluses and noting external shocks and natural disasters. Insurance Governance: An economist flags potential policyholder impact after ICBL’s stake in a Canadian firm was diluted. Public Sector Pay: The NUPW urges higher pay and recognition for air traffic controllers to prevent skilled staff leaving overseas. Accessibility & Education: BCD received a new accessible school bus to improve transport for children and others with disabilities. Security: Police report rising thefts targeting construction equipment and gold jewellery, urging tighter contractor security and caution in jewellery buying. Environment & Infrastructure: A coastal resilience programme worth about US$105.8m is set to start later this year to tackle erosion. Sports & Community: Barbados Tridents top the CPL table after a nine-run win, while the Coastal Zone internship drew record applications.