Barbados is increasingly positioning itself as a compelling jurisdiction for the growth of Managing General Agents (MGAs), as global demand for specialised and flexible insurance models continues to rise. Speaking at the Barbados Risk & Insurance Management (BRIM) Conference, Robert Ali, Chief Operating Officer of Active Re, highlighted the island’s strong potential to support the next phase of...
Barbados’ cruise tourism sector is on track for a strong expansion, with passenger arrivals projected to rise by over 20% in 2026, reinforcing the island’s position as one of the Caribbean’s leading cruise hubs. Current projections indicate that Barbados could welcome approximately 850,000 cruise passengers during the 2025/2026 season, up significantly from around 695,000 in the previous cycle....
Barbados is strengthening its appeal as a Caribbean gateway with the introduction of new direct fly-cruise packages from Bournemouth Airport, offering UK travellers a seamless journey to the region paired with a premium cruise experience aboard Britannia. The programme forms part of P&O Cruises’ Caribbean fly-cruise offering for 2026, where passengers fly from the UK directly to Barbados before...
Barbados is entering a new phase of tourism development, with Prime Minister Mia Mottley outlining a forward-looking strategy designed to reposition the island in an increasingly competitive global market. Branded as “Tourism 3.0,” the approach reflects a shift away from traditional models toward a more diversified, resilient, and inclusive tourism ecosystem - one that blends global investment with...
Barbados’ luxury real estate and lifestyle offering is set to gain international attention as Apes Hill Barbados hosts the Staysure Legends Tour from April 24–26, 2026, bringing some of golf’s most celebrated names to the island. Now in its third consecutive year at Apes Hill, the Barbados Legends tournament hosted by Masters and Ryder Cup champion Ian Woosnam, continues to grow in stature,...
Barbados’ real estate market is attracting a growing wave of interest from Trinidad and Tobago, as investors increasingly look beyond their domestic market for stronger returns, US-dollar income, and higher-quality property opportunities. This shift was underscored at a recent investor showcase in Port-of-Spain, where leading developers introduced new Barbados-based projects to a receptive audience...
Barbados has formally stepped forward to host the secretariat of the newly launched Borrowers’ Platform, positioning itself at the center of a growing global movement to reform the international financial system. The announcement came during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, where leaders from developing nations gathered to address mounting debt...
Barbados’ Platinum Coast is set to welcome a new addition to its evolving hospitality landscape with the launch of Royalton Vessence Barbados, an adults-oriented all-inclusive resort opening on June 1, 2026. Located in Discovery Bay, St. James, the resort introduces a more expansive, experience-driven concept to the island’s west coast—while also becoming part of Marriott International’s Autograph...
Barbados’ captive insurance sector continues to expand, adapting to global industry shifts while reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading captive domiciles. With over 270 active captive insurance companies and a ranking among the top global jurisdictions, the island remains a key hub for international risk management solutions. At the 2026 Barbados Risk & Insurance Management...
The Afreximbank has confirmed that the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026) will take place from July 29–31, 2026 in St Kitts and Nevis, marking another major step in strengthening economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean. Set to be held in Basseterre, the forum continues a growing series of high-level engagements that began in Barbados in 2022 and have...