Pope Francis hosted Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley at the Vatican this morning, marking a significant meeting between the leader of the Catholic Church and the Caribbean nation’s head of government. A statement from the Holy See Press Office noted that after her audience with the Pope, Mottley held discussions with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, and Monsignor...
Over 300 investors, tourism officials, and industry leaders gathered in Barbados this week for the island’s inaugural hosting of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS). During the November 13–15 event, held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle, Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill encouraged participants to explore the abundant investment...
Rihanna recently marked a unique homecoming, returning to Barbados to celebrate the launch of Fenty Beauty across the Caribbean. The pop culture icon and beauty mogul hosted a lively event in her homeland to commemorate the brand’s availability across nine Caribbean territories, including Antigua, Aruba, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, and Sint Maarten as of October...
E-Finity Distributed Generation is at the forefront of transforming the Caribbean’s energy landscape, with its innovative microgrid solutions helping to power everything from large resorts to affordable housing developments across the region. The company has played a key role in promoting clean, reliable energy through its unique microgrid technology, which integrates solar power, battery storage,...
Barbados has seen a pivotal shift in its tourism market, with the United States surpassing the United Kingdom as the primary source of visitors, signaling significant growth and change for the island’s travel industry. This development was highlighted by Javon Griffith, President of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), at the association’s fourth quarterly press briefing. According to...
As Barbados approaches its 58th Independence Anniversary, the government has unveiled a packed schedule of events to honor the island’s rich heritage, culture, and unity. Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, announced the lineup in a press conference on Saturday, inviting all Barbadians to partake in this month-long tribute to the island’s resilience and vibrant...
Barbados is preparing for an exciting year of celebration as Culture Minister Shantal Munro-Knight officially launched We Gatherin’ 2025, scheduled to begin in January. Under the theme “Come ‘long Home,” the 52-week festival invites Barbadians from across the diaspora to return and take part in honoring the island’s rich culture and heritage. View Hotels for Sale in Barbados Fully...
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In a strong third-quarter performance, the Barbados dollar funds of Fortress Fund Managers (FFM) reached new all-time highs, bringing substantial returns to long-term investors. FFM’s September 2024 quarterly report shared the impressive growth across its key funds: the Fortress Caribbean Growth Fund, the Fortress High Interest Fund, and the Fortress Caribbean Pension Fund. Caribbean Growth Fund...
Barbados is set to receive a significant airlift boost from the United States this winter, as American Airlines (AA) resumes its direct service from New York’s JFK and introduces a new non-stop flight from Philadelphia. José María Giraldo, AA's Managing Director of Operations for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, announced the expansion at Grantley Adams International Airport during a...