Young voices to tell the CARIFESTA XV story Barbados Today22/08/2025099 views As Barbados prepares for the grand opening of CARIFESTA, a new generation of correspondents is stepping into the spotlight – trained not just to report, but to connect millions of… Read more
Chamber of Commerce to mark 200 years with Bridgetown Days shopping event during CARIFESTA Shamar Blunt22/08/20250102 views The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a partnership with CARIFESTA XV to host Bridgetown Days — a two-day event of citywide shopping… Read more
Citizenship by investment still a useful tool Barbados Today22/08/20250242 views In a firm and principled address to the nation, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has reaffirmed that Barbadian citizenship “is not, and will never be, a commodity for purchase.”… Read more
Tourism chiefs push value over discounts to stay competitive Shanna Moore22/08/2025084 views Barbados’ tourism is betting on value-added experiences rather than price cuts to attract visitors in the current climate of global inflation, industry leaders said Thursday, as competition intensifies ahead of… Read more
QEH strengthens climate resilience with new water storage system Shamar Blunt22/08/20250152 views The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has secured a major boost to its climate resilience with the installation of a new 50 000-gallon water storage tank, part of a regional project to… Read more
Traffic alert: Expect delays around Bridgetown during CARIFESTA events Shamar Blunt22/08/20250164 views Motorists are being urged to take note of several road closures and traffic diversions that will be in effect from Friday, August 22, as Barbados hosts the opening ceremony of… Read more
Health caution ahead of CARIFESTA XV festivities Emmanuel Joseph22/08/20250245 views As Barbados prepares to welcome thousands of performers, delegates and visitors for the regional showcase of CARIFESTA XV, the head of the local medical association urged the public to exercise… Read more
Hotel bookings hold steady despite crime advisories Shanna Moore22/08/20250181 views Barbados’ tourism has held firm in its key markets, with no dip in bookings reported despite recent crime-related travel advisories, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) said Thursday. At… Read more
Barbados launches global skills centre to future-proof workforce Shamar Blunt21/08/20250445 views Barbados opened its doors to a new era of workforce training on Wednesday, unveiling the island’s first Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Global Training Centre at the National… Read more
Sandals gives 5-year grant to SickKids Barbados Today21/08/20250182 views The Sandals Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to the SickKids–Caribbean Initiative (SCI), which focuses on the research, diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers in the Caribbean, with a CAD $320… Read more