The Dominican Republic has officially become home to Amazon’s first-ever Caribbean distribution hub, marking a historic step in the region’s logistics and e-commerce landscape. Operations began this week with the landing of Amazon’s inaugural cargo flight at Las Américas International Airport, signaling the company’s commitment to positioning the Dominican Republic as a strategic gateway for...
The European Legends Cup, hosted by golf icon José María Olazábal, will return to Spain from September 5–7, 2025, promising another exciting chapter for the Legends Tour. This year’s event will be played at the Real Nuevo Club de Golf de San Sebastián Basozábal, a course designed by Olazábal himself and set in his home region of the Basque Country. Known for its stunning mountain views and...
The U.S. Kids Golf Caribbean Championship 2025 is set for November 28–29, 2025, bringing junior golfers and their families together for two days of world-class competition in a stunning island setting. Now in its sixth year, the event has become a Thanksgiving tradition, combining competitive play with the Caribbean’s signature hospitality and beauty. Recognized by the Junior Golf Scoreboard, the...
Barbados is set to become even more accessible to New England travelers as JetBlue adds a second nonstop Saturday flight from Boston to Bridgetown, starting January 10, 2026. The new service doubles the Saturday options on this popular route, adding much-needed capacity during one of the busiest travel days of the week. It reflects the growing demand from the Boston market, particularly among winter...
Two Barbadian engineers have made history by becoming the first in the Caribbean to earn certification in industrial robotics, a landmark achievement that positions Barbados at the forefront of advanced technology in the region. Kyle Batson and Antonio Toppin, engineers at Barbadian tech startup TouchStar Robotics, successfully completed advanced training at the global headquarters of FANUC in...
SITE Classic 2025 is set to be one of the most significant gatherings for senior incentive travel professionals, combining immersive education, purposeful networking, and unforgettable cultural experiences. From August 25–28, 2025, the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host over 270 global leaders — including 85 hosted buyers and 170 suppliers — for four transformative days of innovation,...
Panama is preparing to roll out more than US$20 billion in new investments over the next year, with projects centered on the Panama Canal and other major development initiatives — and Barbados is being encouraged to get on board. During a recent visit to Barbados, Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, delivered the keynote address at the Barbados International...
A transformative new $1.3 billion hospitality and real estate project is taking shape in Saint Lucia, setting the stage for the island’s largest tourism development to date. The multi-phase A’ila Resorts project, located at Mount Pimard in Rodney Bay, is already under construction and advancing ahead of schedule. Unveiled at the Caribbean Investment Summit in Antigua, the development represents a...
Banks Holdings Limited (BHL), one of Barbados’ leading beverage conglomerates, has officially joined the Coca-Cola family following a US$186 million acquisition involving multiple Caribbean companies. On August 1, BHL chairman Luis Alvarez and country manager Shafia London confirmed that Coca-Cola’s KOSCAB Holdings Ltd acquired majority ownership of SLU Beverages Ltd on July 31. SLU Beverages,...
The sixth UK Inward Investment Mission to Barbados is set for November 10–14, 2025, offering a platform for business leaders from England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to explore opportunities for collaboration and expansion. Organised by Invest Barbados in partnership with UK stakeholders, the mission will feature both new and returning entrepreneurs eager to strengthen bilateral investment ties and...