SME Training & Pricing: Grenada’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce ran “Cost with Confidence, Price for Profit” for 30+ MSMEs, pairing practical costing and pricing tools with an upcoming e-commerce marketplace to help small firms sell beyond local markets. Trade & Investment Pressure Points: Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 Trade and Investment Convention drew 411 exhibitors, but SMEs flagged recurring foreign-exchange shortages, high operating costs, and weak consumer spend—while manufacturers pushed for urgent VAT refund backlogs to be cleared so they can reinvest. Tourism Business Reality Check: Cuba’s tourism slump is hitting hotels and service levels hard, with far fewer arrivals and low occupancy as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure disrupt flights—raising fresh risks for small tourism operators. Visa Shock for Small Travelers: Antigua and Barbuda says a U.S. visa rule change cuts 10-year multiple-entry access to three-month single-entry terms, adding cost and uncertainty for families and business travelers. Regional Growth Through Finance: Guyana’s Development Bank debate centers on whether new lending will come with the tools, markets, and support entrepreneurs need—not just credit. Membership Retail Expansion: PriceSmart confirmed its first Chile club at Mallplaza Los Dominicos, targeting savings-focused shoppers and setting up a new membership retail category for local SMEs and suppliers. Rural Entrepreneurship Funding: South Africa’s Wild Impact secured three years of funding to expand its “Hustle Economy Programme,” supporting rural micro-entrepreneurs across retail, services, farming, and youth-led businesses.