Caribbean Tourism in Focus: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 kicks off today with a strong turnout of tourism ministers and commissioners, aiming to strengthen the region’s economic resilience and air connectivity under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Aviation & Marketing: Henry Harteveldt will keynote the Caribbean Marketing Conference on June 3, zeroing in on airline trends and what they mean for Caribbean route planning and destination marketing. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Southern Caribbean, with tremors felt in Barbados and neighbouring islands; Barbados’ Met Office says there’s no tsunami threat. Barbados Heritage: Sir Paul Altman, Celia Toppin and Ronnie Carrington are among five Barbadians honoured with the Fielding Babb Heritage Recognition Award as Heritage Month begins. Ocean Protection: Pacific voyaging and ocean leaders gathered at Rapa Nui to share wayfinding knowledge and push high-seas marine conservation, with Barbados among participants. Regional Tech & Finance: Butterfield has agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.8b deal, with plans to expand digital and cross-border banking capabilities and keep CIBC Caribbean’s Barbados HQ. Biometrics in Security: MotionAnalytics says its motion-based identification can work even when faces are obscured, pointing to border and anti-trafficking uses. Health Training: AUB medical students finally begin clinical rotations at QEH after a 13-year wait, boosting regional training capacity.