World Cup Broadcast Push: Rush Sports (CPSL) says it’s building a “whole experience” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 13 Caribbean markets, carrying all 104 matches in 12 territories and splitting coverage in Jamaica with TVJ. Climate & Coastal Risk: Barbados is seeing out-of-season coastal erosion linked to unusual freshwater surges from South America, while the fisheries division tested hurricane readiness through a nationwide drill to relocate vessels. Food & Farming Pressure: A severe feed and forage crisis is hitting livestock farmers as pasture fires burn grazing lands and hay prices reportedly double, and farmers are also being pushed to adapt as drought conditions worsen. Barbados-Canada Business Links: Prime Minister Mia Mottley strengthened Barbados-Canada ties in Toronto, with talks spanning logistics, maritime research, insurance, and energy security. Offshore Oil Negotiations: Government has launched 2026 offshore direct negotiations, offering 19 ultra-deepwater blocks and citing seismic survey potential of up to 13+ billion barrels of oil and 40+ trillion cubic feet of gas, alongside tougher climate and methane stewardship requirements. Research for Policy: A new initiative aims to put scientific research at the centre of national policymaking, with a symposium focused on sustainable blue and green economies and better data-sharing for climate decisions. Tourism Industry Moves: Caribbean tourism leaders unveiled new initiatives including CTO TV, while Barbados continues to position itself in regional tourism planning.