The world of ultra-luxury, small-ship cruising is welcoming a new icon. Following in the wake of Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons, Orient Express is preparing to make its mark on the seas with the debut of its first ultra-luxury yacht. Starting next year, the legendary brand will launch the Orient Express Corinthian, which it calls the “world’s largest luxury sailing yacht.” The vessel’s inaugural...
Sagicor Financial Company Ltd has reported significant gains in revenue and investment income from its insurance business in Barbados for the first half of 2025. According to the company’s unaudited condensed financial statements for the six months ending June 30, Sagicor Life Barbados recorded insurance revenue of $130.6 million, up from $124.8 million in the same period last year. For the second...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has awarded an estimated USD 420,000 in grants to twenty women-owned and led Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (WMSMEs) across seven of its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). The funding, delivered through the Bank’s SheTrades Caribbean Regional Hub Grow and Go Grant Facility, is aimed at helping these entrepreneurs expand operations, access new markets,...
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Banks Holdings Limited (BHL), one of Barbados’ leading beverage conglomerates, has officially joined the Coca-Cola family following a US$186 million acquisition involving multiple Caribbean companies. On August 1, BHL chairman Luis Alvarez and country manager Shafia London confirmed that Coca-Cola’s KOSCAB Holdings Ltd acquired majority ownership of SLU Beverages Ltd on July 31. SLU Beverages,...
A new era of Caribbean hospitality has arrived with the debut of Ordovician Beach Resort, a 47-room luxury retreat on Isla Grande within Portobelo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overlooking Panama’s pristine northern Caribbean coast, the resort pairs refined design with environmental stewardship and a deep commitment to uplifting its surrounding communities. Named after a geologic era...
Hilton has officially made its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the launch of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room waterfront property offering sweeping harbor views, modern amenities, and a prime location just steps from the cruise pier. More than just Hilton’s first hotel in the territory, this opening marks a historic milestone — it’s the first newly built hotel to open in the USVI in...
Four Seasons is taking its Caribbean footprint to new heights with the launch of The Private Estates at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel in Belize — an exclusive new collection of oceanfront homes designed for privacy, panoramic views, and the ultimate in luxury island living. This second phase follows the sell-out success of the resort’s initial residences, responding to strong...
Barbados attracted $367.3 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025 — a sharp increase of $109.9 million compared to the same period last year, according to the Central Bank of Barbados. The figure surpasses the $257.4 million recorded in the first half of 2024 and puts the country well on track to exceed the $523 million total for all of last year. Central Bank Governor Dr...
Puerto Rico is set to breathe new life into one of its most celebrated hospitality landmarks with a $35 million restoration of the historic Hotel Ponce Intercontinental. When complete, the property will reopen under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand as The Continental Hotel, blending preserved tropical modernist architecture with fresh, contemporary amenities. The revitalized hotel will feature 148...