The Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, announced plans for a more standardized property valuation process in Barbados. The government intends to introduce new legislation to Parliament to align property valuations for insurance, land tax payments, and property sales. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and International Property Tax...
In the next 12 to 24 months, Barbados could witness a significant construction boom, potentially leading to the importation of labor, according to James Edghill, co-founder of construction development firm One Builders. Edghill based his forecast on several planned projects, a low unemployment rate, and sustained economic growth in the country. Edghill emphasized the need for creativity in addressing...
Virgin Atlantic is set to enhance its service to Barbados for the upcoming winter season, with the total weekly flights to and from the island increasing to a staggering 24 flights per week. Starting from January 8, 2024, Barbados will enjoy the unprecedented luxury of double daily flights from London Heathrow, accompanied by four weekly flights departing from Manchester. In addition, Virgin Atlantic...
The Minister of Tourism in Barbados is optimistic about the island's prospects as a top destination for UK travelers, thanks to an upcoming surge in airlift. During a trade event in London marking the launch of World Travel Market 2023, Ian Gooding-Edghill expressed his enthusiasm for the pivotal partnerships Barbados has established with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Both airlines are committed to...
JetBlue and CIBC FirstCaribbean have teamed up in collaboration with Mastercard, a global leader in the payments industry, to introduce a pair of new credit cards tailored for customers in five Caribbean countries where JetBlue operates. These innovative offerings, the JetBlue Mastercard and JetBlue Select Mastercard by CIBC FirstCaribbean, are designed to deliver a host of exclusive rewards, benefits,...
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited is set to undergo a significant transformation as it rebrands its operations to align with its parent company, CIBC. In an announcement made by Chief Executive Officer Mark St Hill on Tuesday morning, the rebranding process is slated to be completed during the upcoming financial year. St Hill emphasized that the decision to adopt the CIBC brand underscores...
The highly-anticipated Hennessy Artistry 2023 has revealed its star-studded lineup, featuring Ne-Yo, Popcaan, Koffee, and Beres Hammond as the headlining acts. These musical powerhouses will take the stage at the iconic Kensington Oval on Saturday, December 16. Brand Manager Rasheed Wharton, representing local Hennessy distributors Bryden Stokes, enthusiastically introduced the "versatile and...
Abu Dhabi, October 24, 2023 - Apes Hill Barbados made a significant mark at the 10th annual World Golf Awards ceremony, hosted at the exclusive Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island and Yas Links Abu Dhabi, securing victory in four prominent categories. This Caribbean resort and residential community dazzled the audience with its exceptional achievements, reinforcing its reputation as a top-tier golf...
Following a remarkable transformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival has firmly established itself as the premier culinary event in the Caribbean, now backed by a prestigious international accolade. Ian Gooding-Edghill, the Minister of Tourism and International Transport, unveiled the exciting news during a recent media gathering at ZaZen Villa in Bathsheba....
Due to a surge in demand, Aer Lingus is gearing up to reintroduce direct flights from Manchester to Barbados next month. Commencing on November 1st, the Irish airline will operate this route three times a week, with return fares starting at £498 per person. In recent years, Aer Lingus has been intensifying its long-haul operations at Manchester, which includes expanding its Orlando route to four...