BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS): Barbados and China have pledged “to do more to enhance and develop tourism between the two countries and this should redound to (our) mutual interest.” Prime Minister David Thompson and the Director of China’s National Tourism Administration, Shao Qiwei, promised this during talks. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: FirstCaribbean International Bank has provided the senior debt component of a US$70 million package of funding to an affiliate of Westmont Hospitality Group for the acquisition, renovation and expansion of the Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel in Barbados. read more...

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MOSCOW, Russia: The potential of Russia as a source market was explored during face-to-face meetings held in Moscow between the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) and key Russian tour operators on April 17 through 18. Petra Roach, BTA European vice president of marketing and sales, met with over 50 operators. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Agriculture Minister Senator Haynesley Benn has intimated that an “all hands on deck” approach was necessary if Barbados was to achieve food sovereignty -- “which speaks to our ability, not only to feed ourselves, but to produce the food with which to do so." read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: FirstCaribbean International Bank continues to be picked out by external commentators as “First”. The Bank won the award for “Best Bank in Barbados” for 2008 from Global Finance Magazine. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Barbados has scooped the award. read more...

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: As part of ongoing development plans within the Caribbean region, Caribbean Net News has now launched several country-specific “Net News” websites, in order to provide more in-depth news, information and commentary in relation to each country and territory. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Barbados Prime Minister, David Thomson, has sent out a warning to the whole of Caricom, saying leaders must act now to ensure food security in the region. Thomson sounded the warning as he addressed business leaders and members of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Caribbean countries must adopt aggressive new strategies to achieve sustainable management and protection of their marine product, according to a noted regional biologist. Otherwise, the region risks losing precious natural resources, says James Azueta. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN,Barbados: Two senior officials of the United States Treasury Department will be in Barbados for talks with their counterparts here from April 8 - 10, 2008. Director of the Office of the Western Hemisphere, Luyen Tran and International Economist Sara Gray will be meeting with officials. read more...

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WINNIPEG, Canada: With North American health costs rising, the governments of Canada and several Caribbean nations are exploring how Caribbean medical tourism can be a smart solution for providing access to high quality and affordable health care, at a 50 to 80 percent lower cost than in Canada and the US. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA: Barbados’ Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) has assumed the chairmanship of the OAS Permanent Council, the second highest decision-making body of the 34 member hemispheric organization. Ambassador Michael King accepted the gavel. read more...

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The publisher of an innovative programme for teaching reading, which is having remarkable results around the world, is visiting the Caribbean in April and May. Chris Jolly, publisher of Jolly Phonics, is visiting Trinidad, Grenada, Barbabos, Antigua and St Kitts from 28 April to 2 May, read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) rolled out the red carpet -- literally -- for a visiting United States top military man. Admiral James Stavridis on a lunchtime visit to St Ann’s Fort, headquarters of the BDF was ushered to a red carpeted dais to face an honour guard. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Government services and information about its departments and agencies in Barbados can now be accessed in a timely and efficient manner and on a 24-hour basis from anywhere in the world. This will be possible through the use of the Barbados Integrated Government (BIG) online portal. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: A high-level roundtable involving Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Iceland in new partnerships for sustainable development in renewable energy, fisheries management and trade convenes in Barbados next Tuesday, March 25, 2008. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Richard Sealy, Minister of Tourism, and Dr David Estwick, Minister of Health, National Insurance and Social Security, will be the featured speakers at an Exporting Services to Canada Seminar and Health and Wellness Tourism Strategy Session in Barbados. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Barbados is expected to experience adverse sea conditions over the next few days, and a warning has gone out to owners and operators of fishing vessels to desist from venturing out to sea. This advice has come from the Meteorological Office and the Fisheries Department. read more...

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FAYETTEVILLE, USA: Despite not finishing amongst the medallist in their respective events, Barbadians Seidre Forde and Shernelle Nicholls set national records at last weekend’s NCAA division I indoor championships at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, AR. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA: A Caribbean-American brand specialist is assessing the Barbados government's reported drive to attract more international hotel brands to the island. Caroline Racine, Director of Caribbean Franchise Development of Choice Hotels International, welcomed the new government's realisation. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Some 20 Barbadian students could soon find themselves working in the United States hotel sector over the summer. Nantucket Island Resorts in Miami is seeking Barbadians to fill several positions including servers, hosts and front desk clerks during their busy summer period. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA: US President George W. Bush will welcome Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham of The Bahamas, Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados, and Prime Minister Dean Barrow of Belize to the White House on Thursday, March 20, 2008. President Bush looks forward to discussing a range of issues... read more...

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NEW YORK, USA (Reuters): Black people treated for glaucoma are at increased risk of dying from heart and vascular disease, particularly those treated with timolol maleate eye drops, according to data from the Barbados Eye Studies. Similar associations have been observed in white populations, the investigators note. read more...

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In keeping with the concept of self-determination, each state has the right to control its own affairs, from the countries with whom it trades to the persons it allows into its state or territorial limits. Barbados is no exception to this "rule". Barbados is a very unique country on many levels. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The government of Barbados remains committed to a One China policy. This reassurance was given to Chinese ambassador, Liu Huanxing, during talks with Prime Minister David Thompson on Tuesday.  Thompson said that the Barbados government’s commitment to China remained... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Military aid valued at some BDS$840,000 was this week handed over to the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) by Chinese Ambassador, Liu Huanxing. The donation included computer equipment, audio visual aids, disaster equipment, power generators on trailers, tents... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The government of Barbados is proposing to amalgamate three public companies that essentially perform similar functions and tasks, all in an effort to streamline their operations and improve efficiency, according to Minister of Tourism, Richard Sealy. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Sixteen countries in the region, including Barbados, are set to benefit from a training workshop being hosted by the UNESCO Kingston Office for the Caribbean in collaboration with the Barbados National Commission for UNESCO.  The initiative is aimed at promoting continuity. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Some 20 officers from the Customs and Immigration departments in Barbados are now better equipped to detect and prevent the international movement of terrorists and trafficking in arms or other materials intended to support terrorist activities. read more...

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KINGSTON, Jamaica: Air Jamaica is increasing its seat capacity from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to both Barbados and Grenada, effective April 1, 2008. The Caribbean carrier will continue to serve the New York-Barbados route with daily non-stop flights. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The information technology (IT) department of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) was given a boost today to the tune of BDS$153,558. This is as a result of a donation of 50 desktop computer systems, five laptops, four servers, five network switches and five printers. read more...

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