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Barbados gets a net-zero oceanfront wellness hub in Christ Church
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The Leela Vida is set to open in 2026 on Barbados’ South Coast as a solar-powered executive wellness club with fitness, recovery and workspace offerings.
The Leela Vida brings 3D body scans to Barbados
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The Leela Vida is opening in Christ Church in 2026 with 3D body composition and posture tracking that the club positions as a local alternative to DEXA scans.
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.
The Leela Vida opens as Barbados targets remote executives
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The Leela Vida is launching in 2026 on Barbados’ South Coast with soundproof work pods, recovery amenities and boardroom access built for remote executives and internationally mobile professionals.
Support Your Girlfriends retreat turns Barbados into a leadership and service platform
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Support Your Girlfriends wrapped its 8th annual media and influencer retreat in Barbados on July 22, 2026, pairing wellness and leadership programming with community impact.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
TTW ranks Mexico No. 1 in 2026 Americas and Caribbean beach list
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Beach Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Mexico first and the United States second.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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