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Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Women’s Leadership: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to launch a new scholarship fund for emerging Caribbean women in tourism at its Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards on June 1 in New York, with the programme “From Her to Her” set to provide annual support for a promising student, funded directly through proceeds for the CTO Foundation. Local Economy Debate: Barbados Finance Minister Ryan Straughn pushed back on claims that people aren’t benefiting from tourism growth, saying airlift activity is spilling into communities through jobs and spending beyond hotels. Regional Security Training: Regional security and law enforcement professionals are in Bridgetown for a five-day Joint Investigation Teams workshop, aimed at boosting cross-border action against organised crime and illicit financial flows. Africa Air Connectivity: Barbados is stepping up its Africa push, including renewed monthly charter flights to Nigeria and a tourism office already operating in Kenya. Roads & Climate Resilience: A road-building seminar is urging a shift to more durable asphalt materials as heavier traffic and rising temperatures strain Barbados’ road network.
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