Barbados Business & Economy: Barbados is set to feel a hit to its corporate tax base, with a Quarterly Central Government Fiscal Operations report flagging a $115m reduction as about 27 companies stop operating on the island, alongside a 44% drop in traditional corporation tax revenue in the first quarter of 2026-27. Agriculture & Food Security: Small poultry farmers are being pushed to unite under a single brand to escape price wars and oversupply cycles, while Caribbean Export will pitch three agro-processing projects to investors at CIF 2026 in Bridgetown next week. Clean Energy & SMEs: The Caribbean Development Bank has launched a US$500,000 initiative to back women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across the region. Digital Skills: Barbados’ Youth Parliament says the digital shift is “risky but necessary,” urging education reforms as skills become outdated faster. Regional Business Links: JMMB reports $4.1b operating profit as overseas operations expand, including growth tied to Barbados and other markets. Sports & Youth: Barbados will join the seventh KFC International Goodwill Schools Football tournament in Guyana, running Dec 13-20. Governance & Accountability: Former ICBL CEO Ingrid Innes has been fined US$7,000 and sentenced to time served in a US money laundering case tied to a bribery scheme. Global Context: Buckingham Palace says King Charles will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery on a Caribbean tour, but no apology or reparations are expected.