Leadership Change: Atamis names Mike Hills as its new CEO, signaling fresh push to grow its procurement platform in the UK public and private sectors. Caribbean Tourism & Lifestyle Economy: A new look at the “modern Caribbean weekend” highlights more curated experiences—brunch, boat rides, pop-ups and staycations—pointing to new demand for local small hospitality and events. Regional Convening for Impact: The International Poverty Forum will hold its 2027 Annual Assembly and Think Tank in Saint Lucia (Mar 19–21), aiming to turn pledges into measurable economic empowerment. Brazil iGaming Marketing Tech: Weebet partners with Optimove to boost CRM and personalized retention campaigns for Brazilian operators. Cross-Border SMB Support: Troy University’s SBDC links Alabama and Mexico entrepreneurs through a networking initiative with Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Centro PyME. Mexico Credit Bureau Deal: Equifax signs to acquire Círculo de Crédito for $750M, expanding credit services and financial inclusion in Mexico. Panama Fintech Angle: A commentary argues Panama is becoming a digital payments crossroads, driven by its dollarized setup and evolving fintech infrastructure. Mexico Retail Logistics Upgrade: Farmacias del Ahorro deploys KIBO OMS to run a multi-seller marketplace fulfillment model. Aruba Tourism Update: Aruba reports strong Q1 stayover growth, with hotel demand rising as new resort development ramps up. Barbuda Youth Strategy: Barbuda MP Trevor Walker says education plus land allocation for young entrepreneurs is key to keeping youth on the island.