Caribbean Weekend in Miami 2025 is set to bring together the region’s top tourism leaders for four days of strategic dialogue, collaboration and forward planning. Organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the event will take place from December 4–8 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel, uniting ministers, tourism directors, industry executives and private-sector partners to discuss the evolving...
Minister of Economic Affairs and Investment, Kay McConney, has underscored the importance for small island states to remain agile and prepared in an increasingly complex global environment shaped by climate change, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological advancement. Speaking at the Invest Barbados–Renfrewshire Business Network 2025 UK Investment Mission, held at the Crane Beach Resort, St....
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), headquartered in Barbados, has joined forces with RevUP Caribbean to launch the RevUP Founders Growth and Community Support Network — a cutting-edge digital ecosystem created to provide lifelong support to Caribbean entrepreneurs. Backed by a US$250,000 technical assistance grant from the CDB, this initiative signals a new era in the region’s entrepreneurial...
Barbados is deepening its trade and investment relationship with the United Kingdom as it seeks to position itself at the forefront of emerging global industries. The island is focusing on expanding British investment in renewable energy, space technology, and the creative economy — key sectors identified as drivers of sustainable growth. Speaking at the sixth annual UK Trade Mission to Barbados...
Barbados and its Caribbean neighbours are being encouraged to seize billions of dollars in untapped trade and investment opportunities with Africa. The call came as regional and African leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered in Bridgetown for the opening of the inaugural GUBA Awards and Trade and Investment Forum on Monday. The Grow, Unite, Build Africa (GUBA) Awards honour the achievements...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is deepening its investment in the professional development of procurement specialists across the region, recognising the sector’s pivotal role in achieving sustainable growth and development. With procurement increasingly viewed as a strategic driver of national progress rather than a mere compliance function, CDB is focusing on strengthening both people and systems...
Barbados is poised to become the smallest full member of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), unlocking access to over US$18 billion (approximately BDS$36 billion) in financing for government projects, private sector ventures, and individuals. Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Ryan Straughn introduced legislation on Tuesday to formalize the island’s upgraded status,...
The Beach Club, Barbuda - a visionary resort and residential community co-founded by Robert De Niro, Daniel Shamoon, and James Packer, has officially launched sales for its exclusive beachfront homes, setting a new benchmark for Caribbean luxury living. Set on 400 acres of untouched shoreline along Barbuda’s southwest coast, The Beach Club marks a new chapter in Caribbean luxury living, combining...
Trade and investment ties between Korea and the Caribbean are reaching historic levels, with total trade between Korea and the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region projected to climb to a record US$70 billion in 2025. The milestone coincides with the 20th anniversary of Korea’s partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group)—a collaboration that continues to deliver...
Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences has officially completed a $40 million transformation, unveiling a bold new chapter that elevates the property to one of the Caribbean’s premier luxury destinations. The three-year renovation has touched every aspect of the resort—from its architectural design and culinary experiences to service excellence—positioning Windjammer Landing among the Leading...