CPL Playoffs Push: Barbados Tridents booked their place in the Republic Bank CPL playoffs after a dramatic 6-wicket win over Guyana Amazon Warriors, bowling them out for 99 before chasing 100/4 with Brandon King unbeaten on 44; the Eliminator is set for Wednesday at Kensington Oval. Leadership Move: ANSA McAL named Natalie Abrahams as Executive Director for Barbados and the OECS, starting Oct. 1, aiming to drive regional growth and coordination across its businesses. Local Supply Chain: Barbados is exploring Suriname as a source of silica sand and stone as local supplies tighten, with state-owned Grassalco emerging as a potential supplier to speed up infrastructure projects. Tourism & Travel: Delta will move its Atlanta–Bridgetown service to daily in December, while British Airways is shifting four routes from London Gatwick to Heathrow, including Fuerteventura—relevant for winter-sun travellers. Business Policy: Barbados launched a consultation on a national co-op policy for the non-financial co-operative sector, targeting governance, digitalisation and market access. Public Interest: Beachgoers are calling for stronger action on recurring sargassum, saying it harms the beach experience and local businesses. Economy Watch: Economist Winston Moore warns higher global interest rates could squeeze Barbados’ foreign exchange despite $3.1bn in reserves. Sports—Off the Field: Barbados Small Business Association chair Charles Carter urged more unity among small firms as Small Business Week opens.