Air Connectivity: Sunrise Airways launched its direct Antigua–Barbados service, running twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays, with officials framing it as a boost for tourism, business travel and regional trade. Labour & Wages Reform: Prime Minister Mia Mottley pushed the Protection of Wages Bill through Parliament, making payday a legal obligation and limiting late wages to genuine emergencies. Workplace Compliance: The same debate also drew warnings that “fast money” at workers’ expense can damage productivity and customer service, with concerns raised about exploitative practices. Housing Crackdown: Labour officials moved to remove migrant workers packed into unfinished homes at an NHC project in Brighton, St George, after reports of overcrowded conditions. Development Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank approved US$232,000 to strengthen Development Finance Institutions’ capacity, including training and a web-based SME credit scoring and risk rating platform. Skills & Digital TVET: CARICOM highlighted progress from its Digitalisation of TVET Delivery Project, saying pilots in four countries are now integrating solutions into local platforms. Insurance Ratings: Sagicor Financial received AM Best credit rating upgrades, citing a “very strong” balance sheet and strong operating performance. Agriculture & Food Security: Farmers are being urged to use BADMC contract farming and to adopt water-harvesting approaches as Government considers earlier rebates for water storage projects. Regional Tourism Policy: Barbados tourism minister Ian Gooding-Edghill called for a single consolidated labour-law framework to simplify compliance for employers and reduce workplace disputes.