Construction

Big changes are coming to St Lucy as a multimillion-dollar development featuring nearly 400 homes and a luxury hotel is set to rise where the Arawak Cement Plant now stands at Checker Hall. On Friday, executives from TCL Group — owners of the Arawak site — revealed they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading construction firm Jada Group. Together, they plan to turn the...

Demolition of the aging National Stadium at Waterford, St. Michael, is set to begin in two weeks, marking the first step in the construction of a brand-new facility for athletes. The entire project, expected to span over two years, will cost an estimated $80 million. The Ministry of Sports announced the plans yesterday, detailing the phased redevelopment of the stadium. During a press conference at the...

Barbados is experiencing a significant transformation in its tourism and hospitality sectors, with several high-profile developments set to enhance the island's luxury offerings and create substantial employment opportunities. Here's an overview of these exciting projects : Pendry Barbados – Six Mens, St. Peter Pendry Hotels & Resorts is introducing a luxurious property in Six Mens, St. Peter....

The government is advancing plans to redevelop the Holetown Civic Centre, awarding the project to the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) to construct a 100-room, US$88 million hotel on the site. Senior Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. William Duguid, addressed Parliament, emphasizing that the process has been transparent, with public notices and consultations dating back to...

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Barbados’ luxury hospitality sector is receiving a significant boost as the Elegant Group of Hotels, owned by UK-based Marriott International, embarks on a $200 million (US$100 million) renovation project. The extensive refurbishment aims to enhance the island’s all-inclusive accommodations and solidify its position in the competitive luxury travel market. The ambitious plan includes phased...

Common ground appears to have been reached between developers and concerned citizens over the construction of a national monument near the Enslaved Burial Ground at Newton Plantation in Christ Church, Barbados. New measures, including a three-day period of quiet on-site, aim to preserve the sanctity of the burial ground while advancing plans to honor the memory of enslaved individuals through a...

The long-awaited redevelopment of Temple Yard, a cherished cultural and craft hub in The City, is finally set to commence this year, marking an exciting step forward for the community and its artisans. Officials from the Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. (BTI) have assured that the revamped space will offer artisans new opportunities in a modernized environment, fostering creativity and economic...

The SF Group, a leading marina construction and development company from Sweden, has announced the start of excavation for Port Nimara, a groundbreaking maritime hub set to reshape Anguilla’s economic and tourism sectors. Strategically positioned between the esteemed Cap Juluca and Altamer estates, Port Nimara is a multi-faceted nautical development offering 118 berths for vessels up to 260 feet. The...

The WestBeach Barbados project in St Peter, recently launched by B.J. Investments Limited, is expected to generate approximately 200 jobs during its 20-month construction period, with around 30 permanent positions once completed. Chairman of the company, Bjorn Bjerkhamn, revealed these details during the groundbreaking ceremony, with construction set to begin next Monday and completion anticipated by...