Passport-free travel deal seen as ‘ceremonial’, economist says Ricardo Roberts27/05/202603.3K views 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… Read more
Barbadians back ID card travel to Guyana Lauryn Escamilla27/05/20260271 views 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
Air Peace route opens new economic opportunities for Barbados, says UWI economist Shamar Blunt26/05/20260350 views A new direct air link between Africa’s 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
Barbados-Guyana ID travel pact hailed as catalyst for regional economic shift Ricardo Roberts26/05/2026070 views 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
Air Peace route hailed as boost for tourism, trade Jenique Belgrave25/05/20260607 views 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
CAL cuts routes after $128m losses Barbados Today24/05/202601.1K views CNC3 – Caribbean Airlines has begun cutting several regional routes after the airline recorded more than TT$128 million in losses linked to its 2023 Eastern Caribbean expansion, Trinidad and Tobago’s… Read more
Tourism boosted by increased airlift, demand – BHTA Lourianne Graham20/05/2026091 views Barbados welcomed more than 727 000 long-stay visitors and over 817 000 cruise passengers in 2025, as the island’s tourism industry continued to benefit from strong international demand and expanded… Read more
Airport expansion to ease congestion as airlift increases Jenique Belgrave20/05/20260769 views 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
Barbados steps up Africa air links push with Nigeria charters Shamar Blunt20/05/20260606 views 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
Barbados opens first resident embassy in Ireland Shanna Moore13/05/20260427 views Barbados has established its first resident embassy in Ireland, a move expected to strengthen trade, tourism and political ties between the two island republics. Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who officially… Read more