Booming Barbados

Last year, Barbados celebrated the successful return of Connect Barbados after a six-year hiatus. This year’s event ended on a high note, delivering the strongest international buyer participation in the conference's history. This year, Connect …

China helps Barbados rebuild National Stadium

Media Symposium and Reception In Barbados From Left to right : Lei Han, Zheng Bingkai, and Chen Yiming The Barbados National Stadium in Waterford, St. Michael, is being rebuilt on the exact site where the now demolished facility once stood, with the …

Chinese Medics injects new technology into Barbados’ Health System

Other reporters and representatives from different organizations present at the symposium. The eighth Chinese Medical Team to Barbados has introduced two first-of-their-kind medical technologies to the island’s healthcare system, while expanding access to …

President plans year-end reception for Barbados’ centenarians

President of Barbados The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, is planning to host all living centenarians at State House at the end of the year. He made the announcement while visiting Barbados’ newest centenarian, Ada Straughn. During the visit, President …

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll – economic growth has slowed. Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge …

Barbados and China highlight partnership ahead of diplomatic milestone

As Barbados and China prepare to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, officials from both countries are pointing to a series of infrastructure, health and agricultural initiatives as evidence of a partnership focused on improving lives. Speaking …

Barbados economy grows 1.4% in first quarter

The Barbados economy grew by 1.4 per cent in the first quarter of this year. The update was shared by Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge during his economic review covering the first half of the year. While describing the growth …

Barbados Advances Toward Launch of Its Medical Products Authority with PAHO Support

Bridgetown, Barbados, July 30, 2026.– Barbados continues to strengthen its regulatory capacities for medicines and other health technologies towards the establishment of the Barbados Medical Products Authority (BMPA) with the support of the Pan American …

BARBADOS-ECONOMY-Central Bank projects a two per cent economic growth for Barbados in 2026

The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum Is Coming to Barbados This November, With Everything from Insurance to ...

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is bringing its flagship Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum to Barbados this November, with a program focused on artificial intelligence, revenue growth, workforce development, sustainability and the …