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Caribbean News – Why High-Net-Worth Buyers Are Turning to the Caribbean for Ultra-Luxury Real Estate

The Caribbean real estate market is undergoing one of its biggest shifts since the pandemic-era boom. High-net-worth buyers are now seeking what brokers call "super-prime" real estate—properties priced at $20 million, $30 million, and even $40 million or more. With luxury listings appearing across multiple islands, the region is solidifying its status as a premier destination for ultra-exclusive...

Barbados News – Barbados Sets Course to Become a Leading Transshipment Hub with New Seaport Bill

Barbados is charting a bold path toward becoming a premier transshipment and logistics hub with the introduction of the Seaport Industry (Management, Operations and Development) Bill, 2025. This transformative legislation aims to modernize the island’s maritime sector, enhance global trade competitiveness, and create new economic opportunities. Presented in Parliament by Minister of Tourism and...

Barbados News – Barbados Shifts Focus Toward Mass Tourism Amid Growing Hotel Developments

Barbados is embracing a new chapter in its tourism industry, with major hotel developments set to enhance the island’s appeal and create thousands of job opportunities. The government’s vision includes six large-scale resorts opening by 2026, bringing fresh energy to the hospitality sector while catering to a growing number of American visitors. Among the most anticipated projects are Sandals...

Caribbean News – Private Sector Plays Key Role in Caribbean’s Green Transition, Says Trade and Business Forum

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Caribbean Regional Dialogue concluded last Friday with a powerful session, the Trade and Business Forum, which highlighted the vital role of the private sector in driving the Caribbean’s green transition. The forum, led by Caribbean Export, gathered key stakeholders from across the region to discuss how trade and business can accelerate climate resilience and economic...

Caribbean News – LIAT 20 Now Flying Daily Across the Caribbean

Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Barbados, Grenada, and Jamaica - these are just a few of the Caribbean islands now served by LIAT 20, a growing regional airline that has recently expanded its schedule to operate daily flights across the region. Now flying seven days a week, LIAT 20 has expanded its service across the region, connecting 14 destinations from Trinidad and St. Vincent in the south to Jamaica...

Barbados Real Estate News – New on the Market this week! Properties for Sale in Barbados

Browse our latest collection of Homes For Sale in Barbados: Newly Renovated, Fully Furnished Duplex In Heywoods, St. Peter – Ready for Airbnb | USD$595,000 Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Heywoods, St. Peter, this newly renovated duplex is just a 10-minute walk to Heywoods Beach and The Caboose, offering an excellent investment opportunity. This property consists of two separate...

Barbados News – BPWCCUL Partners with Bayview Hospital to Make Healthcare More Affordable

In an effort to ease the financial strain of medical expenses, the Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCUL) has formed a strategic partnership with Bayview Hospital. This collaboration aims to make premium healthcare more accessible by offering financial support to Barbadians who struggle to afford necessary procedures. Through BPWCCUL’s loan programs, qualifying current and...

Barbados News – Barbados Aims to Strengthen Its Luxury Retail Sector

The government of Barbados is taking steps to enhance its competitiveness in the luxury goods market as part of a broader economic and tourism strategy, according to Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Mottley has invited the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) to propose recommendations for repositioning the island as a premier destination for high-end shopping. View Barbados Luxury...

Caribbean News – CIBC Caribbean Reports Strong Start to 2025 with $55.8M in Net Income

CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited has reported a net income of US$55.8 million for the first quarter of its 2025 financial year, describing the results as “solid” despite a decline from the US$84.6 million earned in the same period in 2024. Impact of Credit Provisions on Performance Chief Executive Officer Mark St Hill attributed the year-over-year decrease in profit to higher provisions for credit...

Caribbean News – Luxury Branded Residences Are Transforming the Caribbean Real Estate Market

One of the most significant trends shaping Caribbean real estate in recent years has been the rise of branded residential resorts. These developments, offering high-end residences with luxury hotel amenities provided by globally recognized brands, have been surging across the region, cementing the Caribbean as a global hub for this booming sector. View Barbados Resort Homes For Sale 5143 |...