Regional Tax Cooperation: Guyana’s Ashni Singh and CARICOM SG Carla Barnett will headline the 27th COTA General Assembly in Georgetown, with a focus on “future-ready” tax administration using smart, data-driven and AI-enabled tools. Crop Over Security: Barbados Police and Defence Force are rolling out tighter monitoring for Kadooment Day’s last lap, including drone/CCTV surveillance, traffic diversions and rapid response teams. Consumer Protection for Cars: Barbados National Standards Institution is preparing a national vehicle inspection scheme with Japan’s EAA to pre-certify imported used cars, aiming to curb hidden defects and improve road safety. Tourism & Connectivity: Sunrise Airways launched a new twice-weekly nonstop Barbados–Antigua route, boosting airlift for families, tourism and business travel. Banking & Culture: RBC Barbados donated $44,000 to the National Cultural Foundation as an associate sponsor for Crop Over. Business Leadership: USA Risk Group promoted Scott Stollmeyer to head its Barbados office, tasking him with leading operations and growth. Economic Resilience Research: A new Caribbean Resilience Index (RICa) flags Jamaica and Barbados as top performers, arguing resilience depends more on institutions and shock-absorbing capacity than income alone. Wages & Cost Pressure Watch: A regional wage review highlights very low statutory minimum wages in Guyana and Suriname despite oil-driven growth. Culture Policy: PM Mia Mottley urged Crop Over stakeholders to protect traditional calypso and soca while still welcoming new talent.