Local NewsTourismTravel Passport-free travel deal seen as โceremonialโ, economist says by Ricardo Roberts 27/05/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 4 min read A new passport-free travel agreement between Barbados and Guyana is unlikely to deliver an immediate boost to trade or investment and may prove largely symbolic unless longstanding airport processing delays … Continue Reading 27/05/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
GuyanaLocal NewsTourismTravel Barbadians back ID card travel to Guyana by Lauryn Escamilla 27/05/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 27/05/2026 Barbadians have welcomed the decision allowing travel to Guyana using only a national ID card from July 1, with many describing the move as long overdue and a step towards … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal NewsTourismTravel Air Peace route opens new economic opportunities for Barbados, says UWI economist by Shamar Blunt 26/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 26/05/2026 A new direct air link between Africaโs most populous nation Nigeria and Barbados could unlock fresh tourism revenue, expand trade and deepen cultural ties, a University of the West Indies … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsTourismTravel Barbados-Guyana ID travel pact hailed as catalyst for regional economic shift by Ricardo Roberts 26/05/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 26/05/2026 A passport-free travel agreement between Barbados and Guyana using only national identification cards could accelerate regional integration, unlock cross-border investment and force long-stalled trade reforms, according to social scientist Professor … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AfricaLocal NewsTourismTravel Air Peace route hailed as boost for tourism, trade by Jenique Belgrave 25/05/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 25/05/2026 Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill says the arrival of Nigerian airline Air Peace could significantly boost tourism, trade and investment between Barbados, West Africa and the wider … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourismTravel Tourism boosted by increased airlift, demand โ BHTA by Lourianne Graham 20/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 20/05/2026 Barbados welcomed more than 727 000 long-stay visitors and over 817 000 cruise passengers in 2025, as the islandโs tourism industry continued to benefit from strong international demand and expanded … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism BHTA pushes national tourism safety strategy by Lourianne Graham 20/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 20/05/2026 The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has proposed a national public safety strategy to specifically protect the islandโs tourism amidst growing concern over violent crime. The suggestion follows a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourismTravel Airport expansion to ease congestion as airlift increases by Jenique Belgrave 20/05/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 20/05/2026 Work is expected to begin next month at Grantley Adams International Airport to expand its aircraft parking capacity as the island moves to reduce congestion on the tarmac, Minister of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AfricaLocal NewsTourismTravel Barbados steps up Africa air links push with Nigeria charters by Shamar Blunt 20/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 20/05/2026 Barbados is moving to establish direct air links with Africa as part of a broader strategy to position itself as a regional gateway, with monthly charter flights to Nigeria set … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessCrimeLocal NewsTourism Tourist assault renews calls to urgently tackle crime situation by Lourianne Graham 19/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 19/05/2026 Another violent attack, this time involving a tourist near Carlisle Bay, St Michael, has renewed calls for urgent action to address crime and public safety concerns in Barbados. Sarah Taylor, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail