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Ocean & Marine Protection: Rapa Nui hosted a Pacific leaders’ gathering focused on voyaging knowledge and high-seas ocean conservation, with participation from communities including Barbados and Belize. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake hit the eastern/southern Caribbean near Bridgetown (depth 53 km), with tremors felt across multiple islands; Barbados officials reported no tsunami threat. Climate & Water Security: Caribbean islands are facing drought stress alongside a strong El Niño pattern, with regional forums pushing better forecasting, monitoring, and early warning for storms and hazards. Innovation Policy: Barbados PM Mia Mottley urged SIDS to drop “small-island limits” and build stronger institutions to handle tech and climate shocks, positioning the island as an innovation testbed. Health Training: After a 13-year wait, AUB medical students began clinical rotations at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, expanding training capacity. Biometric Tech: MotionAnalytics says it can identify people from movement patterns even when faces are unavailable, aiming at security and surveillance use cases. Finance & Tech in Banking: Butterfield agreed to buy CIBC’s controlling stake in CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.8b deal, with plans to expand regional banking and digital capabilities. Agriculture Systems: BADMC launched an agricultural statistics platform as farmers tackle praedial larceny and supply-chain pressures.

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May 29, 2026

CTO names finalists for 2026 Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase in New York

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May 26, 2026

Sharon Hurley Hall named Caribbean Global Awards finalist

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Caribbean leaders to headline Caribbean Week in New York

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May 21, 2026

CTO launches scholarship fund for Caribbean women in tourism

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