In a landmark move this September 2025, IDB Invest has unveiled its first-ever partnership in Barbados with a non-bank financial institution - a five-year, USD 5 million (BBD 10 million) loan to Cave Shepherd Card Inc., trading as Payce Digital. Why This Matters Bridging the credit divide: This pioneering partnership aims to extend credit and digital payment services to underbanked and...
Barbados’s Foursquare Rum Distillery has once again proven its mastery of rum-making, winning the 2025 IWSC Rum Trophy for its Foursquare EQUIDEM, a double-aged 14-year-old spirit that captured the judges’ attention at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). This is Foursquare’s second consecutive win and fourth overall, following triumphs in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Each year, the...
Construction at Pendry Barbados is well Underway Global luxury brands Pendry and Montage reshape Barbados’ property and hospitality landscape with residences, marina access, and new lifestyle amenities BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 9, 2025 -- Barbados is entering a pivotal moment in its luxury journey. Global hospitality leaders such as Pendry Hotels & Resorts and Montage International are...
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...
Browse our latest collection of Homes For Sale in Barbados: 3 Bed Home with Pool Near Gibbs Beach – Gibbs Glade, Pebbles | USD$1,300,000 Pebbles is a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence tucked away in the exclusive Gibbs Glade enclave of St. Peter. Combining sleek modern finishes with the relaxed essence of island living, this turnkey home sits on 9,800 sq. ft. of land with...
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...
Hilton has expanded its footprint in northern Mexico with the opening of a new dual-branded property in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila and one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs. The project combines Tru by Hilton Saltillo and Homewood Suites by Hilton Saltillo under one roof, offering flexibility for both short-term business travelers and extended-stay guests. The property is owned...