The U.S. Kids Golf Caribbean Championship 2025 is set for November 28–29, 2025, bringing junior golfers and their families together for two days of world-class competition in a stunning island setting. Now in its sixth year, the event has become a Thanksgiving tradition, combining competitive play with the Caribbean’s signature hospitality and beauty. Recognized by the Junior Golf Scoreboard, the...
Barbados is set to become even more accessible to New England travelers as JetBlue adds a second nonstop Saturday flight from Boston to Bridgetown, starting January 10, 2026. The new service doubles the Saturday options on this popular route, adding much-needed capacity during one of the busiest travel days of the week. It reflects the growing demand from the Boston market, particularly among winter...
Barbados’ micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are set to benefit from a major financial boost as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) extends a $100 million loan to the Central Bank of Barbados. The funding will strengthen the Central Bank’s Enhanced Credit Guarantee Fund (ECGF), designed to ease access to credit for local businesses. Since its launch in 2015, the ECGF has...
The newly opened FordesGolf High-Performance Centre, led by golf professional Richard Forde, is designed for far more than golfers. Open to the general public, the centre doubles as a hub for corporate retreats, team-building activities, and visitor experiences. Forde explained that the facility is not just about high-performance sport—it is also about creating a space where people can gather outside...
The Barbados Golf Club is preparing to host one of the island’s most eagerly awaited sporting events this year—the 2025 Amateur Golf Championship, set for September 12–14. The three-day tournament will bring together some of the region’s best amateur golfers for a showcase of talent, determination, and community spirit. Organizers confirmed the dates through official announcements on social...
From world-class fairways to five-star amenities, Barbados is positioning itself as the Caribbean’s ultimate destination for luxury golf and sporting tourism. Barbados is quickly establishing itself as the Caribbean’s ultimate destination for luxury golf, attracting both devoted players and global travelers in search of an unforgettable island experience. With courses that rank among the finest in...
Royal Caribbean is rewriting the rules of cruising by transforming the traditional long vacation at sea into action-packed weekend escapes. Once known for weeklong journeys across the Caribbean, the cruise line is now making short three- and four-night sailings the centerpiece of its strategy — delivering the scale of a mega ship and the thrills of a private island into a long weekend. For travelers...
Two Barbadian engineers have made history by becoming the first in the Caribbean to earn certification in industrial robotics, a landmark achievement that positions Barbados at the forefront of advanced technology in the region. Kyle Batson and Antonio Toppin, engineers at Barbadian tech startup TouchStar Robotics, successfully completed advanced training at the global headquarters of FANUC in...
Panama is preparing to roll out more than US$20 billion in new investments over the next year, with projects centered on the Panama Canal and other major development initiatives — and Barbados is being encouraged to get on board. During a recent visit to Barbados, Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, delivered the keynote address at the Barbados International...
Barbados has officially opened its first Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Global Training Centre (GTC) at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, marking a major step in preparing its citizens for the future of work. Backed by Chinese funding and aligned with international standards, the centre is part of a global network designed to advance specialised education,...