Caribbean Tourism Trade: CHTA has named Barbados host for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027 (May 18–21), after a successful 2026 event in Antigua, promising more B2B meetings linking hotels, attractions and transport. Visa & Industry Governance: The US denied a visa to newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief, sparking questions about how tighter US rules could affect a regional tourism body headquartered in Florida. Blue Economy Funding (OECS): OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (grants of US$100,000–US$150,000), focused on fisheries, marine tourism and waste management in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent. Public Health Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA infectious substances transport, strengthening regional lab and pandemic preparedness. St Lucia Tax Relief: Saint Lucia extended its tax amnesty to end-December 2027, waiving interest and penalties on eligible taxes up to Dec 2025. Cost of Living Watch: Saint Lucia launched a price-gouging probe as grocery and fuel costs rise, with officials linking part of the pressure to global shocks. Animal Health Enforcement: Grenada says two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without permits, and it is tightening port-entry procedures and public guidance. Tourism & Labour: SLTA and the NWU began negotiations on improved worker terms after SLTA employees sought union representation.