Renewables & Power Costs: A regional report on Caribbean electricity pricing is using the Brechin Castle solar farm project’s failure as a cautionary tale, pointing to weak planning and misalignment among utilities, governments, and regulators, and stressing that shocks like the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions make solar and energy efficiency more urgent. Cruise Shipping: MSC Cruises is reshuffling winter 2027/2028 itineraries, dropping planned Middle East routes for the MSC World Europa and redeploying the MSC World Asia to the southern Caribbean with departures from Fort-de-France and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), plus stops across the Leeward and Windward islands. Aviation & Local Industry: A feature revisits the long-running Zenith STOL CH 701 “Sky Jeep,” highlighting its continued production and relevance for short-field operations—an angle that resonates with Caribbean small-aircraft and island-access needs. Public Communication Funding: In France’s overseas territories, professionals are alarmed by a proposed cut to state communication budgets, arguing Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana need far more than €1.7m to run prevention campaigns on issues like health, safety, and illegal mining. Banana Market Watch: UK banana prices stayed broadly stable, while Guatemala’s average rose 5% week-on-week; several origins reported no data, including Guadeloupe. Tourism Demand Signals: New travel research finds cultural immersion is the top priority for many travellers, with food and culinary experiences leading spend intentions—useful for local hospitality and food-industry planning.