Here in Barbados, one of the big controversies at the moment is that steep increase in tax affairs, one which the operators say they haven't had in 15 years. Along with that we continue to discuss the future of government's compact with the private sector with the aim of trying to keep food prices down.
The Prime Minister responded to a call for support for a rural community project.
The International Monetary Fund has been sharing its views on the world economy.
The Drought affecting the Panama Canal is one Barbadians are watching with interest.