Merchants fret as ‘the bridge in Bridgetown’ closed to pedestrians Emmanuel Joseph05/08/202602.1K views The City’s iconic ‘Swing Bridge’ is creating mounting challenges for businesses along Lower Bay Street, proprietors have told Barbados TODAY, reporting a noticeable loss of income. Barbados Port Inc. (BPI),… Read more
PM: Tourism success depends on people as much as place Lourianne Graham28/07/20260152 views A strong visitor economy will hinge on service standards and the ability to blend business and leisure experiences, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Monday, as she urged workers to… Read more
No more off-season: PM pushes expanded tourism experience, food choices Lourianne Graham28/07/20260553 views The government is set to continue discussions with restaurant owners to improve Barbados’ culinary offerings, expand late-night dining options and strengthen the year-round tourism experience, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said… Read more
‘Tourism 3.0’ shift declared with hotel opening Ricardo Roberts14/07/202602.2K views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has declared that Barbados has completed its economic rehabilitation and is entering a new phase of tourism-driven growth, marked by a surge in hotel development and… Read more
Enterprise vendors fear worsening sargassum will threaten livelihoods Lourianne Graham11/07/20260201 views Mounting loads of sargassum seaweed are making the popular Enterprise, Christ Church beach — popularly known as “Miami Beach” — less attractive to visitors and threatening livelihoods, particularly during the… Read more
Barbados, Guyana launch historic ID Card travel initiative Barbados Today02/07/202602K views It’s official! Citizens of Barbados and Guyana can now travel between the two countries using their International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-compliant digital national ID cards as travel documents. The initiative… Read more
Archer: Youth must lead tourism transformation Lourianne Graham02/07/20260102 views As the 2026 Barbados Tourism Youth Congress got underway on Wednesday, youth and culture minister Senator Shane Archer challenged young people to step forward as leaders and help reshape tourism.… Read more
FOD calls for urgent infrastructure fixes after tourist falls into manhole’ Ricardo Roberts27/06/20260321 views It took a tourist’s plunge down a poorly covered manhole for a political party to call for a radical overhaul of public safety measures in Barbados. The Friends of Democracy… Read more
Grenada tourism push draws Bajan interest Shamar Blunt19/06/20260512 views Barbadians are responding positively to Grenada’s latest tourism drive, a Grenadian tourism official said, with early signs of increased travel between the two islands following a series of promotional events… Read more
Grenada targets regional travellers with expanded tourism offering Shamar Blunt19/06/20260449 views Grenada is seeking to broaden its appeal beyond the traditional sun-and-sea market, as tourism officials promote the tri-island state’s diverse mix of culture, adventure, wellness, cuisine and festivals to attract… Read more