The sixth Land X-Change Meetings Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) conference was officially welcomed by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and eGroup Communications on Thursday evening. The event, held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle, marks a significant milestone for the island's tourism industry. Andrea Franklin, CEO of BTMI, highlighted Barbados’ positive...
The Central Bank of Barbados has launched new Market Conduct Guidelines to improve transparency and fairness within the financial services sector. Effective as of last Friday, these guidelines establish minimum standards for how licensed financial institutions should interact with their clients. Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge introduced the new regulations on Monday at the Courtney Blackman Grand Salle...
As a leading force in the Caribbean's post-pandemic recovery, the US Virgin Islands is introducing a pioneering event: the inaugural Caribbean Tourism Summit in St Thomas. This highly anticipated event, set for July 25, will bring together key industry players to discuss the state of tourism across the Caribbean. The summit aims to become an annual gathering spotlighting the tourism industry in the US...
The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2024 commenced at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Georgetown, Guyana, spotlighting the region's vast investment potential and the importance of public-private partnerships for economic transformation. Organized by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) under the theme ‘Transforming Our Future, Empowering Growth’, and in partnership with...
In the heart of Cable Beach, just moments away from the renowned Baha Mar Resort, a unique beachfront resort is now on the market. This property, once the vacation home of music legend Bob Marley and his wife Rita, is listed at $8.5 million. The resort offers direct access to a pristine white sandy beach with mesmerizing views of turquoise waters. It features 17 luxurious guest suites, a full-service...
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours introduces an exclusive wellness cruise departing this fall. The "Embark on Serenity: Barbados to Brazil Wellness Voyage" is a 12-day journey, from November 5-16, 2024, dedicated to enhancing guests' well-being, spirit, and vitality. This all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise navigates through the serene Caribbean waters, stopping at the pristine beaches of French Guiana...
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on the Caribbean, the crucial role of robust telecommunications infrastructure and reliable data access was emphasized at the opening of CANTO’s 39th Annual Trade Exhibition and Conference in Miami. Jamaica’s Minister of Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, delivered the keynote address at Sunday’s opening ceremony, just days after Beryl made...
Marking the Kimpton brand's first venture into the heart of the Caribbean, Kimpton Las Mercedes is set to open its doors in the Summer of 2024. Located in the Dominican Republic, this exquisite hotel will be housed in a meticulously preserved 16th-century structure, under the visionary guidance of award-winning architect Rafael Moneo. Nestled in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City, a neighborhood rich in...
Barbados has once again demonstrated its culinary prowess with multiple nominations in the esteemed World Culinary Awards, affirming its position as the Caribbean's top culinary destination. The renowned Barbados Food and Rum Festival leads the charge, securing a nomination for the Caribbean's Best Culinary Festival, a title it previously claimed in 2023. In another accolade, The City of Bridgetown has...
Barbados has been designated as the new global hub for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), following a landmark agreement signed at the UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Conference held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Barbados. The agreement, signed by Gerd Muller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and Kerrie Symmonds, Minister of Foreign Affairs...