Barbados has hit the brakes on its proposed Tourist Accommodation Bill, delaying its passage in Parliament after strong feedback from property owners and industry stakeholders. The legislation, first introduced last week, aimed to regulate the island’s growing short-term rental market, including Airbnbs and vacation villas. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill,...
Nikki Beach, the iconic global lifestyle and hospitality brand, is making its debut in the Caribbean real estate market with the launch of Nikki Beach Residences Antigua, the brand’s first residential resort in the Western Hemisphere. The landmark development features 127 condominium residences and seven private villas, each offering direct access to the full Nikki Beach experience. Homeowners will...
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to return to Barbados in grand style, with the iconic Kensington Oval confirmed as the venue for the 2026 CPL final and all playoff matches. This will mark the first time Barbados hosts the tournament’s finale, adding historic significance to the 14th edition of the region’s premier T20 competition. The announcement follows four consecutive...
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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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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....