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Travel and Tour World (TTW) has named The Bahamas among the world’s top 50 safest travel destinations for 2026, ranking it 26th globally and placing it among only three Caribbean countries on the list.

The report describes The Bahamas as a stable and traveller-friendly destination, highlighting its strong governance, reliable tourism infrastructure, and effective law enforcement. Known for its turquoise waters and luxury resorts, the country offers visitors a secure and relaxing island experience.

TTW also recommended must-visit locations across the archipelago, including Nassau, Paradise Island, Exuma Cays, Grand Bahama, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Andros, Abaco, Bimini, and Long Island.

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Canada is introducing more flexible income rules for the parents and grandparents super visa, making it easier for families to qualify. The changes will take effect from March 31, 2026.

Under the updated system, sponsors will have new ways to meet the minimum income requirement needed to support visiting parents or grandparents. Previously, applicants had to meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) based on a single tax year. They can now qualify by meeting the income threshold for either of the two most recent tax years.

In addition, part of the visiting parents’ or grandparents’ income can now be included to help meet the requirement, although the government has not yet specified the minimum portion the sponsor must cover.

The super visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for up to 10 years, with stays of up to five years at a time.

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CIBC Caribbean Bank is preparing to roll out AI-driven lending solutions in Jamaica, using artificial intelligence to automate credit decisions for unsecured personal loans and credit cards. This initiative forms part of the bank’s broader push to modernise operations through data, digital tools, and machine learning.

The new system aims to make lending faster and more personalised by eliminating many of the slow, manual steps in the traditional process. The bank has already made significant progress in this direction with digital onboarding, enhancements to its online banking platform, and a digital loan store that disbursed US$45 million in 2025. Today, approximately 80% of its clients across the Caribbean engage with digital channels, and roughly 95% of all transactions are conducted electronically.

CIBC Caribbean is also expanding its payments business. It plans to launch a new merchant-acquiring platform in Jamaica and introduce mobile POS solutions, allowing merchants to accept card payments directly on their smartphones.

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