Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst with professional experience in Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana, I feel compelled to raise urgent awareness about the mounting environmental threats facing the Caribbean region. While we rightly...

Barbados & Dominica Join Forces To Offer Multi-Destination Tourism Experiences

Two Caribbean islands, Barbados and Dominica, have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages. This partnership between Barbados – the Gem of the Caribbean and...

Saint Lucia Takes Bold Steps To Ensure Healthier School Food Environments

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recently hosted a two- day nutrition workshop at the Harbor...

Weather forecast for Thursday, October 2, 2025

Here is the weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Localised activity will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Cloudy with sunny periods, with the occasional scattered light to...

Statement | Chair of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Environment and Sustainable Development | Passing of the Honourable Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources for The Commonwealth of The…

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that I, on behalf of the entire Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) for Environment and Sustainable Development of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), extend our heartfelt...

Barbados hints at amending Economic Substance Act

The Bar­ba­dos gov­ern­ment has hint­ed at the pos­si­bil­i­ty of changes be­ing made to the Eco­nom­ic Sub­stance Act, chang­ing the num­ber of ways in which the is­land moves from be­ing a nom­i­nal tax ju­ris­dic­tion to be­ing a...

PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement

Oct 02, 2025 News (CMC) – Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their...

Weather forecast for Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Here is the weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A trough system is affecting the island. General Forecast: Sunny with cloudy periods and light to moderate scattered showers. Tonight...

Full free movement begins for Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica, PM Mottley calls for more support

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says Barbados will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their nationals among...

VI’s Jr Tourism Ambassador off to Barbados for Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands’ 2025 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, Ms Auri-Ana A. Elshabbaz, will represent the Territory at the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress in Barbados on October 2, 2025. Hosted by the Caribbean Tourism...

Weather forecast for Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Here is the weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Weak unstable conditions are affecting the island. General Forecast: A mix of sunshine and clouds with a few scattered light to moderate...

Business Barbados agency ‘still a work in progress’

7 The new Business Barbados agency, set up to modernise business processes and replace outdated systems, is “not yet perfect” and will take time to achieve its goals, Minister of Business Senator Lisa Cummins told the business community on...

From New York to Philadelphia, Namibia steps onto the global stage

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Introduction When President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), she did more than fulfil a diplomatic duty. She...

Barbados PM to world leaders: Protect small nations by preserving international law

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley delivered a forceful address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, warning that the survival of small states and the prospects for global peace hinge on preserving a rules-based international...

MSS PTA Leader Attends Regional Education Symposium in Barbados

Lavern Ryan, the outgoing president of the Montserrat Secondary School Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA) is among participants attending the 2025 Regional Symposium and Policy Dialogue on Transforming Education, now underway at the Wyndham Grand...

PAHO/WHO and Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries sign multi-country cooperation strategy 2026-2031 to advance health and resilience

Washington, D.C., 29 September 2025 (PAHO)– The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the governments of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries today signed the Multi-Country Cooperation Strategy (MCCS) 2026–2031 in Washington, D.C.,...

Despite the challenges, 25 by 2025 initiative recorded significant progress

– Min. Mustapha tells COTED, says data shows ‘increasingly stronger’ growth in year-on-year achievements DURING this year’s Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) meeting, Ministers of Agriculture from across the Caribbean have...

Barbados, China celebrate 76 years of the People’s Republic at Hilton reception

21 Against the backdrop of an elegant ballroom filled with dignitaries, diplomats, and distinguished guests, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Barbados marked a significant milestone this week, hosting a grand reception on Thursday,...

Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?

Small island nations across the world are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, and their problems have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely affected their economies, and their capacity to protect themselves from...

Adjaye Associates Unveil First Phase of Barbados National Performing Arts Centre

Barbados National Performing Arts Centre. Image © Adjaye Associates Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1034546/adjaye-associates-unveil-first-phase-of-barbados-national-performing-arts-centre The...