Tag: Barbados

UK–Barbados Relations Enter New Phase as Leaders Discuss Climate Finance, Crime and Economic Growth

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The British premier, Keir Starmer, welcomed Barbados premier Mia Mottley to Downing Street on Thursday, 25 June ’26. This...

The Flight That Changed the Atlantic: Air Peace Opens a New Africa-Caribbean Era

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Air Peace is creating direct commercial connections between West Africa and the Caribbean with its very first direct flight...

Caribbean’s Development Boost: CDB, Canada Collaborate on Landmark $200M Guarantee

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has pledged a USD 200 million first-loss portfolio guarantee with the government of...

How Did Barbados, Sri Lanka and Tanzania Become the First Winners of the Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Debt managers from Barbados, Sri Lanka & Tanzania have won the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards in recognition...

Barbados joins many other Caribbean countries in dealing with Canada’s rising passport fees

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Barbados joins Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Dominica, and more Caribbean countries in facing...

Escape the 9–5: Barbados Is Calling Digital Nomads Worldwide

Travel Sridee Senarathna -
In Barbados, it isn’t a fantasy; it’s everyday life for digital nomads, as the island has transformed from a...
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What Comes Next for Barbados After a Record-Breaking Election Victory?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Mottley’s BLP wins all 30 seats, and unseats opposition leader Throne Mottley pledges to address pressing issues of infrastructure,...

Can CARICOM Forge a Common Line as U.S. Intervention Splits the Caribbean Bloc?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) faces a challenging foreign policy-related moment, which variously impacts its 14 sovereign member states. American...

Could This Canada–Caribbean Labour Scheme Be the Region’s Most Underrated Economic Lifeline?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Canada-Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Programme (CCSAWP) Annual Review Meeting was held on 11 November 2025 at St. Kitts...

How Will the New Commonwealth House in Barbados Serve as a Hub for Youth, Education, and Regional Cooperation?

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth Secretary-General delivered a befitting speech during the unveiling of the plaque to formally identify the location for...

Australians in the US Face Updated Requirements for Visa Extensions

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
The US administration has introduced new visa rules that are creating major challenges for thousands of Australians living in...

Why Crypto Entrepreneurs Are Relocating to Barbados

Business & Trade Dana de Silva -
In the last couple of years, Barbados has been a surprise leader in the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain...

Barbados Hosts Game-Changing CARICOM Summit—Here’s What’s at Stake!

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth_ The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, will join Caribbean leaders at the upcoming Caribbean Community...

Top 12 Best Places to Visit in Barbados

Travel Ishini Dabare -
Barbados is a Caribbean paradise, offering breathtaking white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re...

Oropouche Virus Raises Concerns in Barbados

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Barbados has confirmed two adult cases of Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in...

LIAT 2020 Takes Flight: Caribbean Skies Expand with New Routes and Destinations

Maritime and Trade Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth) The rebranded regional airline, LIAT 2020 (Leeward Islands Air Transport), is poised to expand its network by launching...