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Pow(H)er Experience + Awards returns to New York City Nov. 18-19
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Support Your Girlfriends and Tené Nicole will host the 8th annual Pow(H)er Experience + Awards in New York City on Nov. 18-19, 2026, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry figures for a conference and awards dinner.
The Leela Vida Opens Oceanfront Work, Wellness Hub in Barbados
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The Leela Vida is opening in 2026 in Christ Church, Barbados, with a combined gym, recovery suite and office space aimed at cutting the daily time loss executives face when bouncing between workouts, work and meals.
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.
Canadian buyers gain traction in Barbados property market
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NVEST Estates says Toronto-area families, professionals and retirees are showing rising interest in Barbados homes, drawn by no foreign-ownership restrictions, a US-dollar-pegged currency and a purchase process that typically closes in 12 to 16…
Diver team finds the SS Cornwallis off Maine after 80 years
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A technical dive team located the SS Cornwallis in about 400 feet of water off the Maine coast on July 11, 2026, ending an 80-year search for the World War II ship sunk by a German submarine.
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.
CTO scholarship foundation launches 30th anniversary challenge for 30 scholarships
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization Scholarship Foundation kicked off a regional campaign at SOTIC 2026 in Guyana to fund 30 scholarships in 2027, its 30th anniversary year.
Antigua and Barbuda takes chair of Caribbean Tourism Organization
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Antigua and Barbuda has been elected to lead the Caribbean Tourism Organization as the region pushes ahead with its Reimagine Plan and a broader supply-side tourism agenda.
Anguilla’s Amarni Webster wins CTO youth tourism congress
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Anguilla student Amarni Webster won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana, taking the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism from a field of 18 delegates.
CTO names first Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award winners
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has given its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award to Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. for research on why Caribbean travelers choose trips outside the region.
CVF-V20, VCMI release Article 6 handbook for climate-vulnerable countries
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A new handbook released in Bangkok ahead of COP31 aims to help 77 climate-vulnerable countries navigate Article 6 carbon markets and raise more climate finance.
Billy Griffith returns as chair of CTO Allied Board
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William “Billy” Griffith has been reelected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Allied Board for the 2026-2028 term, as three new members join the five-person group.
White Page International hosts global leadership conclave in London
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White Page International’s 16th Global Leadership Conclave brought 125 leaders from more than 15 countries to London on 22-23 September for networking, talks and awards.
SDG Media Zone returns to UNGA81 for 10th anniversary
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The SDG Media Zone is marking a decade of sustainable development programming at UN Headquarters during UNGA81 High-level Week, Sept. 21-25, 2026. Since 2016, the platform has reached an estimated 1.5 billion people and will again broadcast live…
CTO taps Beverley Wilson to lead tourism research
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research, adding senior technical firepower to its data and intelligence work under the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027. The move is meant to improve tourism statistics,…
Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Value Fund posts gains across all key metrics
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Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC - Value Fund reported higher nine-month results for the period ended June 30, 2026, including FFO that already tops all of FY2025. The fund also declared another quarterly dividend as occupancy, rent…
Guyana to host cruise master class at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will stage a Cruise Master Class in Guyana during SOTIC 2026, with FCCA CEO Michele Paige headlining a session aimed at building cruise tourism capacity and partnerships.
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.
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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The Caribbean Media Exchange has announced the first seven honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, to be celebrated Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
Xtrip opens regional offices in Dubai and the Caribbean
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Xtrip Inc. has opened new enterprise offices in Dubai and George Town, Cayman Islands, expanding into the Middle East and Caribbean.
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