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,...
A transformative new $1.3 billion hospitality and real estate project is taking shape in Saint Lucia, setting the stage for the island’s largest tourism development to date. The multi-phase A’ila Resorts project, located at Mount Pimard in Rodney Bay, is already under construction and advancing ahead of schedule. Unveiled at the Caribbean Investment Summit in Antigua, the development represents a...
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is calling for deeper transport connections between Barbados, Latin America, and the wider Caribbean to strengthen trade, tourism, and regional influence. Speaking at the unveiling of interCaribbean Airways’ new aircraft, Spirit of Barbados (VQ-TBB), at Grantley Adams International Airport on Tuesday, Mottley described the moment as one of national pride but also a chance...
Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) has taken a major step toward deepening regional trade and collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Panama Maritime Authority. The agreement, finalized last Friday, is designed to expand commercial linkages, promote sustainable maritime practices, and unlock new opportunities for mutual economic growth. The MoU creates a framework that positions...
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...