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Barbados Real Estate News – Just Reduced! Properties For Sale in Barbados

1. Turnkey 4 unit Rental Property with Proven Income & Confirmed Bookings – Maxwell, Near Beach for Sale - NOW USD$775,000 This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully furnished, income-generating multi-unit property in one of the most sought-after locations on Barbados’ vibrant South Coast. Ideally positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac, this investment property is just a short walk to...

Real Estate News – Compass to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6B in Major Brokerage Merger

Compass, one of the leading U.S. real-estate brokerages, has announced its agreement to acquire rival Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion in an all-stock deal, signaling a new wave of consolidation in the residential brokerage industry. The merger would combine two of the country’s largest brokerages, creating an enterprise valued at approximately $10 billion, including debt. Compass, with roughly...

Barbados News – Equity Capital Could Take Barbados’ SMEs to the Next Level

Equity financing could be the missing piece to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Barbados scale up and thrive. That’s the view of Marlon Yarde, managing director of the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), who believes SMEs have a real opportunity to grow if they embrace equity capital through the BSE’s Innovation and Growth Market (IGM), its junior stock market. Yarde explained that while most...

Barbados News – Fortress Funds Deliver Strong Returns as Investors Eye Positive Outlook

Barbadians investing through Fortress Fund Managers (FFM) are enjoying higher returns this year, with the remainder of 2025 showing strong potential, according to the firm’s latest investor update. FFM chief executive officer and chief investment officer Peter Arender noted that global markets have provided opportunities, with Fortress funds reporting solid performance across multiple categories. The...

Caribbean News – Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent to Launch Full Free Movement on October 1, 2025

From October 1, 2025, nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines will be able to enjoy full free movement across these four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states. The agreement grants citizens the right to enter, reside, work, re-enter, and remain indefinitely in any of the participating countries—without the need for a work or residency permit. Nationals will...

Barbados News – Barbados Launches IGM200 to Empower SMEs and Drive Economic Growth

Barbados has officially launched the Innovation Growth Market (IGM200), a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with structured, transparent, and credible access to equity financing. Managing Director of the Barbados Stock Exchange, Marlon Yarde, described IGM200 as “Barbados’ bridge between ambition and opportunity,” calling on SMEs, investors,...

Barbados News – Two Barbados Attractions Win Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Awards for 2025

Two of Barbados’ most celebrated attractions - Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park and Hunte’s Gardens - have been named among the Best of the Best in the Caribbean by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025. The recognition places both sites in the top one percent of experiences across the region, reflecting outstanding traveler reviews and consistently high guest satisfaction....

Barbados News – Barbados to Regulate Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals Under New Bill

Barbados is moving to bring Airbnb, Vrbo, Homestay, and other short-term rental platforms under tighter regulation, following the introduction of the Tourist Accommodation Bill in Parliament on Tuesday. The new legislation sets out a comprehensive framework for licensing, registering, classifying, and monitoring all tourist accommodation across the island. Under the bill, operators who fail to comply...

Barbados News – Canada-Barbados Business Ties Offer Fresh Growth Opportunities

Barbados welcomed more than $120 billion in direct Canadian investment last year, ranking it as the fourth-largest destination worldwide for Canadian capital from both businesses and individuals. Despite these long-standing ties, Canada’s High Commissioner to Barbados, Brenda Wills, highlighted significant potential for further growth, particularly in light of evolving global trade dynamics. She...

Barbados News – Barbados Cruise Season Set for Record Numbers with Strong Bookings

Barbados is poised for a landmark 2025/2026 winter cruise season, with cruise lines reporting full occupancy and the Port of Bridgetown receiving accolades for operational excellence. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, leading a delegation at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg, Germany, shared that every cruise line met at the event confirmed a highly successful previous...