Barbados is set to come alive this long weekend with a plethora of events celebrating music, sports, nature, and national pride. With National Heroes' Day on Monday, April 28, 2025, it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in the island's rich culture and festivities. Here's your guide to making the most of this exciting weekend: Saturday, April 26 Sofar Barbados x Corus Sparkling Rum...
Barbados and other CARICOM nations have successfully secured an exemption from a proposed United States tariff plan that threatened to drive up the cost of goods and disrupt shipping to the region. Following weeks of unified lobbying by CARICOM governments, private sector leaders, and regional stakeholders, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has ruled that the Caribbean will not be subject...
The Caribbean’s most important travel industry event returns from May 18–22, 2025, as the Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) once again brings together the leading voices shaping the future of regional tourism. Hosted this year in Antigua and Barbuda, the event serves as a powerful platform for networking, business development, and innovation — with a spotlight on the entire Caribbean as a united...
Barbadian chess players International Master (IM) Orlando Husbands and Women’s FIDE Master (WFM) Hannah Wilson have etched their names in the history books, becoming the first players from the English-speaking Caribbean to qualify for the FIDE World Cup under its current format. Their historic qualification comes after impressive performances at the Subzone 2.3.3 Open and Women’s Chess...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has greenlit a major new energy initiative—the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility—targeting Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Developed in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and regional governments, the initiative aims to drive the transition to clean, reliable, and...
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Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) is preparing to roll out a new grant programme aimed at fostering digital transformation and green innovation across the region. Set to launch within the next two months, the initiative targets entrepreneurs and firms developing solutions that promote climate resilience or digital competitiveness. “This is your opportunity to start with a little seed and...
Barbados’ recent credit rating upgrade by Moody’s is expected to lower borrowing costs, attract more investment, and create room for greater public spending—all positive signs for the island’s economic trajectory, according to leading economist Professor Justin Robinson. Moody’s decision to lift the country’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings from B3 to B2, while maintaining a...
Waldorf Astoria, Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, has unveiled plans for a new high-end residential resort in the Caribbean, marking a significant expansion into one of the region’s most sought-after destinations—Turks and Caicos. Scheduled to debut in 2028, the Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos on Dellis Cay will become only the second Waldorf-branded resort in the entire Caribbean and the first in...
1. 5 Bed Family Home – Graeme Hall Terrace 45 for Sale - NOW USD$1,237,500 This exceptional home features a media room, family room, breakfast room, spacious office, and ample living and dining areas. For those who love hosting, the large patio is an ideal spot for entertaining. The main level of the house showcases its original pitch pine floors, adding a touch of classic charm. As you ascend to...