The Central Bank of Barbados is taking a significant step to improve access to financing for small businesses through its Enhanced Credit Guarantee Fund (ECGF)—a programme designed to reduce lending risk and unlock capital for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative was highlighted by Darrin Downes at the State of the Sector Conference hosted by the Small Business...

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Barbados has formally stepped forward to host the secretariat of the newly launched Borrowers’ Platform, positioning itself at the center of a growing global movement to reform the international financial system. The announcement came during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, where leaders from developing nations gathered to address mounting debt...

Barbados’ Platinum Coast is set to welcome a new addition to its evolving hospitality landscape with the launch of Royalton Vessence Barbados, an adults-oriented all-inclusive resort opening on June 1, 2026. Located in Discovery Bay, St. James, the resort introduces a more expansive, experience-driven concept to the island’s west coast—while also becoming part of Marriott International’s Autograph...

Barbados’ captive insurance sector continues to expand, adapting to global industry shifts while reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading captive domiciles. With over 270 active captive insurance companies and a ranking among the top global jurisdictions, the island remains a key hub for international risk management solutions. At the 2026 Barbados Risk & Insurance Management...

The Afreximbank has confirmed that the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026) will take place from July 29–31, 2026 in St Kitts and Nevis, marking another major step in strengthening economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean. Set to be held in Basseterre, the forum continues a growing series of high-level engagements that began in Barbados in 2022 and have...

Barbados continues to show steady momentum in tourism, recording 727,310 stayover visitors in 2025, marking a 3.3% increase year-on-year. For a destination already operating at high volume, this level of growth reflects not just recovery—but sustained demand and confidence in the island as a leading Caribbean destination. Balanced Growth Across Key Markets A major driver behind this performance is...

Caribbean real estate is often spoken about as a single market—defined by beaches, lifestyle, and exclusivity. In reality, it is one of the most fragmented luxury property landscapes in the world. A closer look at price per square foot across leading destinations reveals a clear hierarchy. From ultra-exclusive private islands to high-volume investment hubs, each market operates on its own set of...

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Barbados has taken a decisive step to strengthen its global tourism position by expanding visa-free access to approximately 81 countries, including major markets such as the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Germany, France, and Italy. Far from being a routine policy update, this move reflects a calculated strategy aimed at attracting high-spending, long-haul travelers by removing one of the...