‘Barbados remains attractive destination for investment’

Geo-political shifts, global competition, and new technologies can seem daunting, but with resilience, vision, and collaboration, we can and will succeed. This observation was made by President of the Association for Global Business, Marlon Yarde....

CariGenetics and Bayview Laboratory Partner to Launch Genetic Testing in Barbados

44 Bayview Laboratory has announced a strategic partnership with CariGenetics, a Bermuda-based genetics company, to expand access to genetic testing in Barbados. This collaboration brings a new era of personalised healthcare to the island,...

Courtesy Garage introduces new GAC brand to Barbados

15 Barbadians seeking a premium car with all the specs and features can now look to Courtesy Garage, as they have introduced the new Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC) range of vehicles to Barbados. The cars were introduced to the market at...

Barbados transforming technical training to meet global standards

Barbados is transforming technical and vocational training to meet global standards and give young people more opportunities. Minister of Training and Tertiary Education, Sandra Husbands, says the government is shifting from traditional exams to...

Barbados Wages War On Toxic Mothballs.

- Advertisement - Barbados joined other Caribbean nations in marking Pesticides Awareness Day on September 27. The annual event highlights the dangers of pesticide misuse and encourages safer, locally available alternatives. This year, the...

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...

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...

‘Deep bond’ between Barbados and China

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Barbados, Zheng Binkhai, says China will continue to support Barbados as the “political trust” between the two countries, developed over 48 years of a diplomatic relationship, “continues to deepen”....

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...

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,...

Barbados PM: War not the answer

(Barbados Nation) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley used the United Nations 80th General Assembly platform yesterday to warn the United States and Venezuela that their rising tension could put the southern Caribbean at risk, even as a result of an...

Tech education on workbench: new training facilities, options ‘coming’

20 Barbados is set for a fundamental overhaul of its tertiary education system, with government rolling out sweeping reforms to prioritise technical and vocational training, aiming to better prepare young people for employment in both local and...

Adjaye Associates completes timber performance pavilion in Barbados

Full screen in popup The temporary timber pavilion designed by Adjaye Associates Source: Peter Maier The temporary timber pavilion designed by Adjaye Associates Source: Peter Maier The temporary timber pavilion designed by Adjaye Associates...

Barbados to host major disability conference in October

12 Barbados is preparing to welcome regional and international delegates for the second Caribbean Global Disability Conference from October 17 to 22 under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Inclusive Education for All Abilities”. The...

Mary Shelford Reps St. Kitts at Tourism Youth Congress

BASSETERRE – Mary Ann Shelford, St. Kitts’ Junior Minister of Tourism, is proudly representing her nation at the 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, a flagship event of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) held during the State of the...

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...

Technology, housing and training at the centre of construction future

72 Technology, affordable housing and skills development must be at the heart of Barbados’ construction agenda, government ministers and private sector leaders told delegates on Wednesday at the Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

Gonsalves joins Trump, attacks China

By *Jomo Sanga Thomas (“Plain Talk” Oct. 3, 2025) In his most backward display of global politics yet, Gonsalves, known for his relatively progressive positions on international issues, took the mic at the United Nations last week to launch a...

Special Report: Lavrov of Russia; Barbados, China, Niger, Germany, Burkina Faso

Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, warned Western leaders in his remarks to the General Assembly that his country would carry out a “decisive response” to any attack. Here, he briefs reporters after his speech, Sept. 27, 2025. JOHN...

The Prime Minister of Barbados calls for the defense of the world order based on rules

She warned that the truth, confidence and equity were crashed under the weight of war, inequality and climate crisis. “Countries of different sizes, capacities and cultures can only survive in the world in which we live if we maintain a system...