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Leela Vida caps Barbados club membership at 150
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The Leela Vida is opening on Barbados’ South Coast in 2026 with a hard cap of 150 permanent members, aiming to serve executives and expats who want privacy, reliable equipment access and workspace without the congestion of traditional gyms.
CMEx donation boosts classroom technology at Barbados school
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A US$2,500 contribution from Caribbean Media Exchange to The St. Michael School Alumni Association is helping install classroom technology and support student development at a Barbados secondary school.
Barbados summer may offer better property deals before peak season
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NVEST Estates says summer can be the best time to buy property in Barbados because buyer activity is lower, sellers may be more flexible, and shoppers have more time to complete due diligence before winter demand returns.
FRLD Board boosts startup funding and delays first awards to December
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The Fund for responding to Loss and Damage Board met in Manila from July 8-10, 2026, and increased startup funding while pushing its first grant decisions to December.
Travel And Tour World names top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, placing Mexico first, followed by the United States and Peru. The list highlights culinary heritage, local ingredients, street food…
Rum market seen reaching $49.72 billion by 2035 as premiumization accelerates
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The global rum market is projected to grow from $35.28 billion in 2025 to $49.72 billion by 2035, driven by premium aged expressions, cocktail culture and flavored innovation.
Miami school food forests expand with Life Time Foundation support
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The Education Fund marked a third year of Arbor Day support from Life Time Foundation at a Miami-Dade County public school, highlighting a program that blends nutrition, science and hands-on environmental learning.
Greenwich Polo Club rolls from Silver Cup drama into Gold Cup final
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Greenwich Polo Club closed out a tense East Coast Silver Cup and now turns to the East Coast Gold Cup final on July 18, presented by Interactive Brokers.
CTO’s Rum & Rhythm Benefit closes Caribbean Week with scholarship push
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization capped Caribbean Week in New York with a sold-out Rum & Rhythm Benefit at Lavan Chelsea, blending food, music and tourism networking.
Caribbean shippers face higher risk and insurance costs after Venezuela strike
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Caribbean shipping operators are reworking inter-island routes and insurance coverage after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela upended port conditions and regional risk calculations in early January.
Greenwich Polo Club launches 2026 Sunday season
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Greenwich Polo Club has kicked off its 2026 Sunday Polo season in Connecticut with a slate of high-goal matches, hospitality packages and major sponsor-backed cups running through September.
meed joins Accelerating Asia cohort after drawing 724 applications
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Hong Kong startup meed has been selected for Accelerating Asia Cohort 13 after a five-round process that drew 724 applications from 20 countries for five spots.
CTO and TEMPO Networks deepen 20-year Caribbean media partnership
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization and TEMPO Networks have launched a strategic partnership to expand digital, social and broadcast coverage of Caribbean tourism, culture and events.
Merlin Software marks 20 years in vacation ownership tech
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Merlin Software is celebrating two decades as a technology partner to timeshare and vacation ownership resorts, highlighting its cloud-first platform, unified database and global client base.
Adroit Infosystems spotlights digital workflows at Trinidad healthcare symposium
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Adroit Infosystems used a World Family Doctor Day symposium in Trinidad & Tobago to highlight how connected healthcare software can streamline clinic and hospital operations.
What to Ask Before Choosing a Sandals or Beaches Advisor
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Rivage Travel founder Jonathan Patton says travelers booking Sandals or Beaches vacations should look beyond certifications and ask five practical questions before choosing an advisor.
CTO honors Caribbean media winners and launches CTO TV in New York
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization recognized journalists, broadcasters and digital creators at its annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon in New York on June 7, 2026. The event also marked the debut of CTO TV, a new platform aimed at expanding…
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