Starting January 2025, Barbadians will need to obtain advance permission before traveling to the United Kingdom, as part of the UK government’s plan to digitize its border and immigration systems for enhanced security. On Tuesday, the British government announced implementation dates for its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, which will soon impact travelers from the...
The Barbadian government is addressing long-standing concerns about the ease of doing business in the country with several new initiatives, according to Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. During the launch of Global Business Week 2024, Senator Cummins outlined key strategies aimed at simplifying business processes, modernizing outdated legislation, and making the island more...
BWH Hotels, the global hospitality giant known for brands like Best Western and SureStay Hotels, has been making significant strides in expanding its presence across the Caribbean. This includes newly opened properties in Aruba and Curaçao, with a robust pipeline of additional hotels set to launch throughout the region. In an interview with Caribbean Journal Invest, Bill Clegg, Regional Director of...
A regional gathering focused on "Financing Circular Economy Solutions for Waste Management" concluded on September 6. Funded by the EU's Zero Waste in the Caribbean initiative and co-financed by German Cooperation alongside CARIFORUM, the meeting brought together over 60 waste-management experts to explore financial solutions for transforming waste into opportunities within the circular economy. Held...
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has urged for enhanced collaboration among key tourism stakeholders across the Caribbean, emphasizing their pivotal role in driving the region’s economic progress. Speaking at the ASTA Caribbean Showcase in Curaçao, Gooding-Edghill highlighted the importance of governments and tourism agencies strengthening alliances to boost the...
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has selected Antigua and Barbuda as the venue for the 43rd Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), set to take place from May 18-22, 2025. This major event will draw global buyers and regional suppliers, positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a rising star in Caribbean tourism. “Our twin-island nation is now a focal point for international travel and...
Barbados' Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). The election took place during the CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in the Cayman Islands earlier this week. Gooding-Edghill will now lead the CTO’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism for the next two...
DJ Puffy, the pioneering DJ hailing from Barbados, has once again etched his name in history by clinching the prestigious International DJ of the Year accolade at the Caribbean Music Awards. This achievement not only celebrates DJ Puffy's individual triumph but also underscores the profound impact and global resonance of Caribbean artists. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, DJ Puffy dedicated his...
Rihanna, the global superstar and beauty mogul, has been unveiled as the new face of Dior’s iconic J’Adore fragrance, marking a significant shift in the brand’s history. This announcement was made on September 1, 2024, through a captivating campaign film directed by the acclaimed Steven Klein. The campaign sees Rihanna replacing Charlize Theron, who had been the face of J’Adore for two...
Barbados Sailing Week will be the inaugural event on the Caribbean sailing calendar from 2025 to 2029, as revealed by the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) on Friday with the release of its updated five-year schedule. This carefully crafted calendar aims to offer sailing enthusiasts an exciting array of events throughout the Caribbean region. Barbados Sailing Week, a cornerstone of this calendar,...