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...
This October, Barbados will become the dynamic bridge between in-person and virtual global networking as the Hybrid Global Business Week Conference 2025 launches at the elegant Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle Resort from October 23 to 24, 2025. Bridging Global Business in a Hybrid World Presented by BIBA – The Association for Global Business, this two-day summit embraces the theme:...
Barbados is set to shine this October as the Sportingclass Industry Invitational 2025 reaches its spectacular finale at Apes Hill Golf & Country Club from October 13 to 17, 2025. What began as a series of elite industry qualifiers in the UK—bringing together professionals from property, IT, and hospitality—now culminates on one of the most stunning golf courses in the Caribbean. Where Golf...
Barbados is moving forward with plans to revitalize its historic West Indian Sea Island Cotton industry through a new partnership with a foreign private investor — a deal set to significantly boost export earnings and restore global recognition for the island’s premium cotton. A Major Step for Exports Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir confirmed that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the...
Barbados is set to welcome the Motivation Luxury Summit 2025 from September 13–17, positioning the island at the forefront of the global luxury travel and incentive travel industry. Over 100 esteemed participants, including host buyers and travel exhibitors, will converge on the island to explore the evolving future of luxury travel. Elevating Barbados as a Luxury Travel Hub For the Barbados...
The 44th Casa de Campo Open is scheduled for September 10–14, 2025, at the celebrated Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic. Tournament Overview Format: A 54-hole individual stroke play event using the Stableford scoring system, offering a more dynamic and player-friendly format. Participants: Open to both men and women, with players competing in flights based on handicap...
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...