Barbados and its Caribbean neighbours are being encouraged to seize billions of dollars in untapped trade and investment opportunities with Africa. The call came as regional and African leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered in Bridgetown for the opening of the inaugural GUBA Awards and Trade and Investment Forum on Monday. The Grow, Unite, Build Africa (GUBA) Awards honour the achievements...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is deepening its investment in the professional development of procurement specialists across the region, recognising the sector’s pivotal role in achieving sustainable growth and development. With procurement increasingly viewed as a strategic driver of national progress rather than a mere compliance function, CDB is focusing on strengthening both people and systems...
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Barbados is poised to become the smallest full member of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), unlocking access to over US$18 billion (approximately BDS$36 billion) in financing for government projects, private sector ventures, and individuals. Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Ryan Straughn introduced legislation on Tuesday to formalize the island’s upgraded status,...
Barbados is gearing up to welcome the 2025 Air Canada Race from Thursday, November 20 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, marking the first time this flagship incentive programme will take place in the Caribbean. What the Air Canada Race Is The Air Canada Race is an exclusive “learn-and-earn” initiative by Air Canada that rewards travel agents from Canada (and in some cases the U.S.) who complete a...
Barbados is once again taking center stage as a regional leader in sustainability and innovation. From Monday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Bridgetown will host the Caribbean Sustainable Infrastructure Conference (CSIC 2025) — a high-level gathering aimed at shaping the future of resilient and inclusive infrastructure across the Caribbean. Organized by the Caribbean Development Bank...
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Frontier Airlines is giving travelers even more flexibility with its FRONTIER Miles loyalty program — and that’s good news for flyers heading to and from the Caribbean. Members can now use their miles not only for flights but also for popular add-ons like baggage, seat upgrades, priority boarding, and change-fee waivers. The move marks another major step in the airline’s ongoing transformation,...
Barbados’ economy expanded by 2.7 per cent over the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong gains in tourism, agriculture, and construction, according to the Central Bank of Barbados. The island also recorded its lowest unemployment rate ever — 6.1 per cent — as foreign exchange inflows from visitor arrivals and cruise traffic strengthened economic resilience. At a press conference reviewing...