Payments & Regulation: Barbados’ Central Bank hosted a BiMPay go-live “pyjama party” ahead of the platform’s official launch, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley set to complete the first transaction live; opposition figures are urging more public discussion on how BiMPay works, how data is protected, and how the system will be governed. Corporate Transparency: Government is moving ahead with beneficial ownership legislation and a private central register, requiring companies to disclose the natural persons who ultimately own or control them to strengthen compliance and fight financial crime. Tourism & Business Events: Barbados has been named host destination for the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027 (45th edition), a major B2B tourism gathering bringing global buyers to regional suppliers. Health & Food Policy: The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados launched a campaign targeting junk food marketing around schools, while Barbados’ broader public health push is also set to be funded partly through savings from a proposed $1.2bn debt buyback aimed at health and nutrition initiatives. Innovation & Industry: Harris Paints unveiled “Quantum Dry” dry tinting for single-base systems, positioning Barbados as a launch point for a more sustainable approach to paint colour matching. Housing Pressure: Minister Chris Gibbs said more than 4,000 Barbadians are seeking housing assistance, with demand still outstripping supply as the Government pursues multiple delivery strategies. Elder Protection: BARP is calling for police training to treat elder abuse as a serious crime, alongside vigilance from legal and financial professionals.