Barbadians are spending over $1 billion annually on e-commerce, but 97% of that money is flowing out of the country to international giants like Amazon and Shein. For investors and entrepreneurs, this staggering gap presents a high-potential opportunity to build and scale local and regional e-commerce ventures in Barbados. According to George Connolly, digital strategist and council member of the...
Barbados is launching a major $185 million initiative aimed at transforming inner-city communities and upgrading healthcare facilities across the island. The dual-focus investment includes new housing infrastructure, climate-resilient upgrades, and long-overdue improvements to the polyclinic system. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, presented two related resolutions in the House of...
Barbados is undergoing a real estate renaissance and this time, it's Americans leading the charge. For the first time in over 30 years, U.S. buyers have overtaken the British as the largest group of property investors on the island. Between January and September last year, Barbados welcomed over 175,000 U.S. visitors - a record that not only boosted tourism but drove a 25% spike in luxury home sales....
The Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has welcomed the decision by Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to allow full free movement of people by October 1, 2025. This move follows the rules set by the CARICOM Treaty and the Enhanced Cooperation Protocol. The CPSO is now encouraging all other CARICOM countries to do the same by December 31, 2025. At the 49th...
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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the highly anticipated return of two of its signature events — the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) and Taste of the Caribbean — both set to take place November 16–18, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort. These flagship events will unite tourism and hospitality professionals,...
Barbados’ financial system reached a record size in 2024, with total assets rising to $30.3 billion, according to the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) released by the Central Bank of Barbados and the Financial Services Commission (FSC). This represents a notable increase from $29 billion in 2023, with credit expansion across multiple financial institutions fueling the growth. Commercial Banks...
Barbados is stepping boldly into the digital era: as of July 1, 2025, its Immigration Department has officially launched an online entry visa application portal, enhancing convenience and efficiency for travellers worldwide. This new portal joins the EZPay+ online payment system, which has handled all immigration payment types since March 14, 2025. At the press conference held at Immigration HQ on...
Barbados has been officially approved for Series “A” shareholder status by the Board of Directors of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, marking a major milestone in the island's international financial standing. This upgrade, CAF’s highest level of membership, positions Barbados for greater access to development funds and grants the country a seat on the bank’s board,...
Barbados is looking to deepen ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as part of its global tourism expansion strategy. The Caribbean destination welcomed a high-level delegation from the Middle East to its flagship trade show, Connect Barbados, which returned this June for the first time since the pandemic. The four-day event, held from June 23 to 26, 2025, brought together leading travel...