In a strategic push to help Caribbean hoteliers take back control of their revenue, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is set to launch its first-ever Direct Booking Summit – Caribbean Edition, taking place May 22 in Antigua. This one-day business-focused event is designed to equip hospitality professionals with the latest tools in digital marketing and distribution, empowering them...

Rally Barbados 2025 is revving up to be the largest and most international edition yet, with a record-breaking 126 crews confirmed to compete in the 35th running of the island’s premier motorsport event. At a media launch hosted at the Open-Air Suites at Bushy Park, organisers from the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) revealed that the BCIC-sponsored event, running from May 30 to June 1, has smashed...

Stronger regional integration is essential for driving economic growth and reducing dependence on external aid across the Caribbean, says Barbados Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Sandra Husbands. Speaking during a visit by students and staff from the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) to the Williams Industries PV solar plant in Cane Carden,...

Browse our latest collection of Homes For Rent in Barbados: Rockley Golf Club – Breezy 1BD/ 1BTH Upstairs Apartment | USD$1,250 Per Month Located in the highly sought-after Rockley Golf & Country Club, this furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom upstairs corner unit offers comfort, privacy, and a tranquil, breezy atmosphere. Just steps from the pool, this apartment features a semi-enclosed,...

Barbados is set to make history this summer by hosting its first-ever professional track and field event—the Barbados Grand Prix—on July 5 at the renowned Usain Bolt Sports Complex in Bridgetown. This World Athletics-sanctioned meet aims to spotlight the island’s top athletic talent and invigorate the local sports scene. A Vision Realized The brainchild of CARIFTA bronze medalist and former...

In a significant achievement, Barbados has been ranked first globally on the United Nations' newly introduced Multilateralism Index, as detailed in the Sustainable Development Report 2024. This index assesses countries based on their participation in international treaties, alignment with UN voting principles, involvement in UN bodies, and financial contributions to the UN system. The report commended...

The Caribbean region is poised for a robust economic performance in 2025, with several nations expected to surpass the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) average growth rate of 2.1%, according to the World Bank's latest forecasts. Guyana's Oil-Driven Surge Leading the pack is Guyana, with a projected GDP growth of 10%, fueled by its burgeoning offshore oil production. The country's rapid economic...

Nestled along the pristine shores of Curaçao, the newly inaugurated Parasasa Hotel Curaçao is redefining the essence of hospitality. Beyond offering 43 elegantly designed rooms, this establishment serves as the island's first-ever "learning hotel," seamlessly blending guest services with hands-on education for aspiring hospitality professionals. View Hotels for Sale in Barbados Beachfront Hotel...

1. Brand New 4-Bedroom Villas near Barbados Golf Club – Durants Fairway Villas, Christ Church for Sale - NOW USD$795,000 Located on the south coast of Barbados in a quiet cul-de-sac, just steps from The Barbados Golf Club lies an opportunity to own a brand new modern property. These single level bungalow properties are designed with effortless Caribbean living in mind. Some of the key features...

Barbados, located on the southeastern edge of the Caribbean Sea, may not be as immediately accessible as major cruise ports like Nassau or Grand Turk — but that hasn’t stopped it from rising to prominence in the region's cruise sector. According to new data provided by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to Caribbean Journal, the Port of Bridgetown has quietly become the fastest-growing cruise...