Seaport Industry Bill to position Barbados as leading transshipment hub

60 Barbados is taking decisive steps to transform its maritime sector into a major transshipment and logistics hub with the introduction of the Seaport Industry (Management, Operations and Development) Bill, 2025.   The legislation, which was read in …

‘Pride of Barbados’ honours St Thomas ten for community service

55 Ten outstanding members of the St Thomas community were recognised for their sterling contributions during the Pride of Barbados Awards at a ceremony held at State House on Monday, as part of the year-long We Gatherin’ celebrations. After the ceremony, …

Barbados to tackle Beryl coastal damage with IDB support

50 Government is expected to join forces shortly with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to shore up coastal areas that were damaged by storm surges during Hurricane Beryl last year.   This was announced by Christ Church West Central MP and Minister …

West Indies to honour 50th Anniversary of 1975 World Cup Victory with special celebration in Barbados

CRICKET West Indies (CWI) will pay tribute to a defining moment in Caribbean sporting history with a special celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the West Indies’ 1975 Prudential World Cup victory—a triumph that laid the foundation for decades of …

10 St. Thomas residents honoured with Pride of Barbados Award

Ten outstanding residents of St. Thomas have been recognised for their contributions to community development. President of Barbados, Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, bestowed the honour of the Pride of Barbados Award upon the …

Barbados wins 2nd medal in regional karate meet

Barbados’ karate team has won a second medal at the Central Caribbean Cup Karate Championships, securing another bronze at the Gimnasio Roberto Durán venue in Panama. Team captain Sheridan Greaves delivered a nail-biting victory in the senior men’s over-84 …

Barbados in Shock after Tragic Shooting

Barbados and Japan Deepen Ties, Eye New Avenues for Cooperation

- Advertisement - Barbados and Japan have a strong relationship and want to keep improving it. This was shared by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds, and Japan’s new Ambassador to Barbados, Miyasaka Yusuke, during a meeting at …

Afreximbank to build US$180M centre in Barbados

Sod turning for the AATC Barbados – From Left to Right – CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Burnett, President of Afreximbank Professor Benedict Oramah, Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, Barbados Member of Parliament Corey Lane, Prime Minister of …

Munoz and Williams set for thrilling Barbados Surf Pro final

30 The finalists for the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Barbados Surf Pro Men’s 5000 Qualifying Series, presented by Diamonds International, have been decided, with Carlos Munoz of Costa Rica set to battle against Sebastian Williams of Mexico later …