Exciting prospects are on the horizon as Barbados takes center stage in establishing direct airlinks with Saudi Arabia. A significant step towards this goal occurred on November 15, 2023, with the launch of a groundbreaking 12-hour test flight operated by SAUDIA (Saudi Arabian Airlines). Departing from Antigua, the flight made stops in Barbados and Miami to pick up additional Caribbean passengers before...
Barbados is set to realize its vision of a sustainable energy future with the finalization of plans to construct a 60 MW portfolio of community solar gardens. The project, spanning 50 sites across the island-state, is a significant step towards achieving the goal of powering Barbados with 100% renewables by 2030, supplementing the existing 30 MW solar portfolio. German-based Jurchen Technology,...
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is optimistic about the upcoming 2023/2024 winter season, anticipating positive developments despite not having fully regained the airlift capacity of 2019. In their quarterly briefing at the association's headquarters, BHTA Chairman Renée Coppin expressed confidence in the months of December 2023 and April 2024, where capacity is expected to surpass that...
Virgin Atlantic is set to enhance its service to Barbados for the upcoming winter season, with the total weekly flights to and from the island increasing to a staggering 24 flights per week. Starting from January 8, 2024, Barbados will enjoy the unprecedented luxury of double daily flights from London Heathrow, accompanied by four weekly flights departing from Manchester. In addition, Virgin Atlantic...
The Minister of Tourism in Barbados is optimistic about the island's prospects as a top destination for UK travelers, thanks to an upcoming surge in airlift. During a trade event in London marking the launch of World Travel Market 2023, Ian Gooding-Edghill expressed his enthusiasm for the pivotal partnerships Barbados has established with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Both airlines are committed to...
The highly-anticipated Hennessy Artistry 2023 has revealed its star-studded lineup, featuring Ne-Yo, Popcaan, Koffee, and Beres Hammond as the headlining acts. These musical powerhouses will take the stage at the iconic Kensington Oval on Saturday, December 16. Brand Manager Rasheed Wharton, representing local Hennessy distributors Bryden Stokes, enthusiastically introduced the "versatile and...
Abu Dhabi, October 24, 2023 - Apes Hill Barbados made a significant mark at the 10th annual World Golf Awards ceremony, hosted at the exclusive Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island and Yas Links Abu Dhabi, securing victory in four prominent categories. This Caribbean resort and residential community dazzled the audience with its exceptional achievements, reinforcing its reputation as a top-tier golf...
Following a remarkable transformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival has firmly established itself as the premier culinary event in the Caribbean, now backed by a prestigious international accolade. Ian Gooding-Edghill, the Minister of Tourism and International Transport, unveiled the exciting news during a recent media gathering at ZaZen Villa in Bathsheba....
Due to a surge in demand, Aer Lingus is gearing up to reintroduce direct flights from Manchester to Barbados next month. Commencing on November 1st, the Irish airline will operate this route three times a week, with return fares starting at £498 per person. In recent years, Aer Lingus has been intensifying its long-haul operations at Manchester, which includes expanding its Orlando route to four...
Barbados has no intentions of implementing a citizenship-by-investment program for foreign nationals, but a forthcoming legislative update will introduce a more comprehensive framework for acquiring citizenship. Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, has made it clear that economic citizenship is not under consideration. Recently, the Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS)...