CPL & Barbados sport: St Lucia Kings stayed on top of the 2026 Republic Bank CPL standings as Jamaica Kingsmen beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 11 runs in the home opener, powered by Saim Ayub’s 102 off 58; the Patriots remain near the bottom while Barbados Tridents sit fifth and are set to face Trinbago Knight Riders at Queen’s Park Oval. Air connectivity: Caribbean Airlines says it will discontinue its direct Trinidad–Barbados service via Tobago from Sept. 2, but will reroute passengers via existing schedules—another regional network reshuffle that matters for tourism and business travel. Cost of living & trade: Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry leaders are pushing a “price compact” with Government, arguing taxes and import-related charges can be recalculated to cut consumer prices; they’re also exploring alternative supply routes (including Latin America and South America) to bring down food costs. Energy transition warning: A former BL&P chief warns electricity prices could rise in the short term as Barbados adds renewable capacity and must still maintain grid stability. Banking & inclusion: Scotiabank marks 70 years in Barbados with stakeholder engagements and community donations, while BimPay training helped more than 70 seniors get comfortable with instant payments. Health infrastructure: Barbados is moving ahead with a National Rehabilitation Centre at Waterford under the Geriatric Hospital Phase II plan.