Barbados News

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday December 18, 2018 – Barbados may not have an agreement with France for air services, but the island has signed agreements that will see greater connectivity and the movement of visitors between the two countries.

Barbados has always been a popular destination for wealthy international buyers, thanks to its year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, restaurants, golf courses and its association with luxury. For buyers investing in the island, the top priority is lifestyle—but the country’s economic and pol

Following their successful debut earlier this year in Barbados, Vujaday Music Festival has returned to announce a stacked phase one lineup in preparation for their second year. The 2019 edition will take place from April 3-7 and will once again take place in different venues all across the stunning

Seen here as the sun set over the Caribbean last week is the 83-metre Amels motor yacht Here Comes the Sun, delivered by the builder in 2017. Measuring an impressive 2,827 GT, she is the largest yacht in Amels’ Limited Editions range and the largest yacht ever constructed by the shipyard. Here Comes

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has assured the public that Barbados has not been affected by the current recall of the hypertensive drug, Valsartan. The drug has been recalled due to an impurity found in a batch of products.

Maroon 5 is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 3, 2019, but the Grammy-winning band is having a difficult time finding guests to perform, according to US Weekly.

Kristjan Thorkelson, a Canadian businessman convicted in the US of selling fake prescription drugs, was refused permission to visit Barbados, where he has companies, as it would violate his probation. (GP)

Another year done and dusted! 2018 may not have been as adventurous or travel-filled as our previous years, but it’s definitely one of our favourites to date, and was exactly what we wanted and needed at this point in our lives.

— Recognised earlier this year by the Saint Lucia Amateur Swimming Association (SLASA) as its top 8-and-under swimmer, Fayth Jeffrey has been on a record-breaking tear in 2018, now laying claim to half the individual age group records in her category.

It has been a long and emotional ride for Time Warp; started in 1994 as a small gathering for techno lovers in Mannheim and now a global party in cities all over the world. To mark this epic 25 years, Time Warp will be returning to its industrial Mannheim home on April 6th for what’ll be a marathon

Simon Cowell is enjoying some much deserved time off! The 59-year-old America’s Got Talent host hit the beach alongside longtime love Lauren Silverman and their 4-year-old son Eric (not pictured) on Friday afternoon (December 14) in Bridgetown, Barbados. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Simon Co

From left: Robert Chase Director of Marketing at the BTMI, Daniel Finkel Senior Director Strategic Business Initiatives of Expedia Group Media Solutions, and William “Billy” Griffith CEO of the BTMI. (GP)

Ahead of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant, contestants representing their countries from around the world participated in the “National Costume Show.” In the show, the women showcased elaborate outfits inspired by their nation’s respective cultures and unique features. Many of the outfits’ colors refl

After a catastrophic 2017 hurricane season, the Caribbean is back in business and ready to welcome travelers. It’s been more than a year since Hurricanes Irma and Maria cut across the Caribbean, leaving varying degrees of devastation in their wake. While some islands recovered quickly or completely

Governor General Dame Sandra Mason (centre) sharing a light moment with Japanese Ambassador Teruhiko Shinada (left) and Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade Sandra Husbands. (Picture by Gercine Carter.)

Over the weekend hundreds of persons attended the Run Barbados Marathon Weekend to witness and participate in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon races. This year the marathon weekend saw an increase of participants both locally and internationally, and for the third consecutive year Cave Shephe

It was looking too good to be true for Montserrat. They were one of eight teams on six points with one game to go in Gold Cup qualification. There are four places to compete for.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday December 13, 2018 – The seven-month-old Barbados Government has received top marks from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its efforts to restructure the economy under its Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) plan which was endorsed by the Washin

Rum is an amazing sipper. Put any of these rums up against the best brandies or whiskeys and you’ll see that well-aged rum deserves an opportunity to please your palate. And the best part, you can still find the elite rums. That’s right.

It’s a family affair! Simon Cowell, his girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, and their son, Eric, enjoyed a family vacation in Barbados this week. The three were spotted on the beach, kayaking, and jet skiing during their desirable getaway. It was nice to see Simon taking a break from his very busy schedul