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...
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...
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...
Barbados has earned an upgrade in its long-term issuer ratings from B3 to B2 by Moody’s Ratings, reflecting the country's sustained fiscal discipline, economic recovery, and improved debt management. The outlook remains stable. According to Moody’s, the rating improvement stems from Barbados’ consistent primary surpluses, narrowing fiscal deficits, and a firm downward trajectory in public debt....
A US$2.93 million (BDS$5.92 million) coastal fisheries resilience initiative has been launched to support the recovery and modernization of Barbados’ fishing sector following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl in 2024. The project, backed by the United Nations and the government of Japan, was officially unveiled on Monday. The year-long initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry...
Barbados now boasts the largest electric bus fleet in the Western Hemisphere, thanks to the formal handover of 30 new electric buses from the People’s Republic of China. This latest donation brings the island’s total to 89 electric buses and marks the third delivery in an ongoing partnership between the two nations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw,...
Barbados has strengthened its commitment to the growth of gymnastics through a collaborative initiative with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the Barbados Amateur Gymnastics Association (BAGA), with plans also underway to introduce the dynamic sport of parkour to the island. The announcement came during discussions between Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles...