Hotel & Tourism Shock: Meliá says it will stop managing 15 of its 34 Cuba hotels, citing sanctions tied to a Trump executive order—part of a wider pullback by major chains. World Cup Media & Culture: Rush Sports promises a fuller Caribbean viewing experience with rights across 13 markets, while Curacao fans brand their debut as “The Blue Wave.” Rum Industry Tech: Trinidad’s rum sector is leaning into AI, with West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association highlighting AI focus at a Trinidad conference. Tobago Transparency Fight: A court rejects E-IDCOT’s bid to be exempt from FOIA, pushing the agency to reconsider disclosure tied to the Manta Lodge franchise. Energy & Mining Governance: TTAPA backs the Ministry of Energy’s hold-over letters for quarry operators and supports a framework for new licence applicants. Transport Pressure Point: The maxi-taxi strike reignites calls for resilient mass transit and work-from-home options as commuters face major disruption. Trade & Cost Watch: The U.S. proposes Section 301 forced-labour tariffs that could lift prices across consumer goods. Business Leadership: TDC Group appoints Trinidadian Christopher Lewis as CFOO, signalling regional corporate strengthening. Caribbean Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York gathers tourism ministers to market the region amid shifting travel preferences.