Caribbean Tourism & Travel: A new guide rounds up the best Caribbean islands for different styles of trips, with Barbados highlighted as a top pick for families. Sports & Youth Development: Barbados has been added to the KFC Goodwill Schools Football tournament for its seventh edition, returning in December with an eight-team field. Regional Finance Watch: JMMB Group says it’s monitoring US interest-rate moves and Middle East tensions, while calling the Guyana market difficult to enter. Cricket Governance & Player Pay: CWI CEO Chris Dehring insists the board is not insolvent, but says financial pressure has driven restructuring including a 25% retainer cut and changes to domestic competitions. Telecom Costs: Flow customers in Barbados face higher broadband and bundled service prices from November 1, drawing criticism from consumer advocates. Public Sector Leadership: Dr Lynette Holder is appointed chair of the Barbados Revenue Authority Board. Business, Innovation & IP: Barbados is moving to secure intellectual property after UWI researchers found microbial strains in sargassum that could open new biotech and commercial opportunities. Energy & Regional Projects: The EU signals readiness to support Nevis’ geothermal project with expertise and possible funding. Governance & Policing: The Barbados Police Service launches a workshop to strengthen public-facing communication, stressing it as a core leadership duty. Food & Local Industry: A Barbados chocolatier launches a Trinidad-inspired Mango Chow Macaron, aiming to capture the full flavour experience. Housing & Community Concerns: Lower Burney residents urge drainage and utility fixes before new rehousing builds go ahead. Legal & Financial Accountability: A former ICBL CEO, Ingrid Innes, is fined and sentenced to time served in a US case tied to a bribery and money-laundering conspiracy.