Hospitality & Tourism: CHIEF (Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum) returns to Barbados Nov. 16–18 at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort, with three days of hotel-focused sessions, an Exchange Hub marketplace and industry networking. Tourism Marketing: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. appoints Michèle Rauzon as Business Development Representative for Québec, aiming to deepen travel-trade partnerships and grow visitor demand from the province. Regional Food Security: CARICOM targets cutting the region’s $6bn food import bill by 25%, opening a reported $1.5bn opportunity for Caribbean farmers—though success depends on local supply consistency and price competitiveness. Labour Oversight: Barbados Workers’ Union warns labour shortages can’t justify importing cheap labour, calling for tighter scrutiny of work permits after concerns raised about migrant workers’ living and working conditions. Community & Infrastructure: Spa Hill residents in St Joseph say a crumbling, slippage-prone road and a relocation promise have stalled since April, leaving homes and daily travel at risk. Security Capacity: WCO’s Project BOLT concludes after boosting Caribbean customs frontline enforcement against weapons and narcotics, including firearms detection and intelligence-led operations. International Business/Trade: Afreximbank appoints senior executives to strengthen regional operations across Africa and the Caribbean, with a focus on client engagement and transaction delivery. Sports (Business of Sport): CPL playoff race tightens as St Lucia Kings lead on points, with multiple teams tied and remaining fixtures including Barbados Tridents matchups.