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Barbados News – Forbes Acknowledges Mia Mottley as One of 2025’s Most Powerful Women Worldwide

Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has once again secured her place among the world’s most influential leaders, earning a spot on the Forbes 2025 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. Ranked No. 99, this marks her third consecutive year on the prestigious global ranking—further solidifying her status as one of the Caribbean’s most impactful political figures on the world...

Caribbean News – Revamped Zuiderdam Returns to the Caribbean With Modernized Spaces and Expanded Offers

Holland America Line has welcomed the Zuiderdam back into service with a refreshed look and a suite of new guest-facing enhancements after a two-week drydock in the Bahamas. The ship resumed sailing on December 6, 2025, departing Miami for a 17-day Eastern and Southern Caribbean itinerary that highlights its updated spaces and upgraded onboard experience. A Reimagined Crow’s Nest for Live...

Real Estate News – Global High-Net-Worth Buyers Turn to Barbados as a Tax-Efficient Luxury Real Estate Haven

Demand accelerates across Sandy Lane, Apes Hill, and Royal Westmoreland as UK, Canadian and US investors seek stability, lifestyle, & long-term asset security A new wave of High-Net-Worth buyers from the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States is transforming Barbados’ luxury property landscape. As wealth migration trends accelerate and investors prioritise jurisdictions that offer both...

Caribbean News – Meraki Wellness Signals a Shift Toward Intentional, High-Design Wellbeing in the Caribbean

Grand Cayman is set to debut one of the region’s most ambitious wellness projects yet: Meraki Wellness, a purpose-built sanctuary dedicated entirely to restoration and modern wellbeing. Opening February 1, 2026 just steps from Seven Mile Beach, the new 16,000-square-foot facility introduces a level of intentional design and therapeutic depth rarely seen in the Caribbean. A Wellness Environment...

Caribbean News – Equinox Makes a Major Caribbean Move With Plans for a Luxury Resort and Marina Destination

In a major move for Caribbean luxury travel, Equinox Hotels—the global hospitality brand synonymous with high-performance living—has officially announced its regional debut with the launch of Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, located at Port Nimara on the northern coast of Anguilla. Set along one of the island’s most desirable waterfronts, this flagship project brings Equinox’s signature style...

Barbados News – Barbados and Nigeria Forge Historic Pharma Partnership to Build Africa–Caribbean Production Corridor

Barbados and Nigeria have entered a transformative new chapter in transatlantic cooperation, signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that lays the foundation for joint pharmaceutical production, regulatory collaboration, and expanded market access across the Caribbean, Latin America, ECOWAS, and the wider African continent. The agreement — signed between Barbados Pharmaceuticals Inc....

Caribbean News – Virgin Atlantic Boosts Caribbean Travel with Expanded Partnerships and Enhanced Inter-Island Links

Virgin Atlantic is strengthening its Caribbean footprint this winter, introducing expanded partnerships and upgraded regional connectivity that make exploring multiple islands easier, smoother, and more convenient for travelers. At the center of this push is a new interline agreement with InterCaribbean Airways, opening access to 11 additional destinations across the region. Travelers flying with...

Barbados News – Apes Hill Barbados Honoured with Caribbean’s Best 9-Hole Golf Course Title at the 2025 World Golf Awards

Apes Hill Barbados has once again reaffirmed its position among the Caribbean’s most exceptional golf destinations. The resort’s beloved “Little Apes” short course has been awarded Caribbean’s Best 9-Hole Golf Course at the 2025 World Golf Awards—an honour that recognises excellence in course design, innovation, and overall golfing experience across the region. This latest accolade adds to...

Barbados News – Barbados Named Africa’s Destination of the Year, Marking a New Era of Atlantic Connection

Barbados has earned major recognition on the African travel stage, winning the Destination of the Year: African Diaspora award at the 2025 Balearica (Africa) Tourism Awards. The honour marks a significant milestone in the island’s expanding outreach across Africa—one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets—and is poised to elevate Barbados’ standing among African leisure, business, and...

Caribbean News – Four Seasons Debuts New Puerto Rico Resort as the Caribbean’s Luxury Market Accelerates

Puerto Rico’s rapid rise as one of the Caribbean’s most desirable destinations continues this month with the opening of the island’s first Four Seasons resort—a milestone moment for both the hospitality brand and the region’s booming tourism sector. The island has been experiencing an impressive surge in visitors, driven by its easy airlift from major U.S. cities, nearly 300 beaches, lush...