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...
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...
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...
Royal Caribbean International has marked a major milestone with its newest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, which touched water for the first time on August 29, 2025, at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The float-out signals that the vessel is moving from assembly to the outfitting and testing phase before welcoming its first passengers. As the third Icon Class ship, following Icon of the Seas and...
Some resorts focus on rooms and restaurants. Sea Breeze Beach House in Barbados focuses on experiences. With just 122 rooms, it blends the intimacy of a boutique stay with a lively, immersive connection to the island. The resort’s “How To” program brings Barbados into every day — from guided walks to Oistins and rum punch mixology classes, to wine tastings, yoga by the sea, and aqua aerobics in...
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...