BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BTA) -- Tourism, long believed by economic pundits to be the sector to pull Barbados out of the global economic recession, is already showing tremendous signs of improvement in 2010. Barbados Tourism Authority preliminary figures show a 5.3 per cent increase in arrivals as at January 29. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Some 126 Barbadian health care workers have offered to be a part of this country's medical response in Haiti. This was revealed by Minister of Health, Donville Inniss, last Thursday, during a press briefing at Government Headquarters on the National Collaborative Haiti Relief Effort. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BTA) -- Barbados will soon have a direct non-stop flight from South America. Starting Summer 2010, GOL, the second largest airline in Brazil, will operate a Boeing 737 from Sao Paulo to Bridgetown once a week on Saturdays, with same-plane connections to Buenos Aires, Argentina. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The creatively provocative Barbadian artist Annalee Davis, who has exhibited her work throughout the Caribbean and abroad for more than 20 years, will curate the first ever art exhibition for the venerable Caribbean Studies Association Annual Conference, which takes place in Barbados. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados will next week become signatory to a Barbados-China Double Taxation Protocol. Minister of International Business, George Hutson, will deliver an address and sign the agreement, during a ceremony on Wednesday, February 10, at 9:30 am.. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Minister of Economic Affairs, Empowerment, Innovation, Trade, Industry and Commerce, David Estwick, has advised local businesses to utilise networking as a means of revitalising their operations during the economic downturn. He made this observation recently, while addressing... read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- January 28, 2010, hundreds of people packed the Pierre Hotel Auditorium in Manhattan, New York City, to attend the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) $500 per plate On Thursday, fundraiser, when awards were given to alumni and others for their life accomplishments. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The Barbados government aims to achieve a deficit in the region of 2.1 per cent of the island's gross domestic product (GDP), through the prudent financial management of its finances, said Minister of Economic Affairs, Trade, Industry and Commerce, David Estwick. read more...

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I think the fairest way to answer this question is Yes! and No! With a record marketing budget last year for the Barbados Tourism Authority, Government has demonstrated that tourism is among its priorities. However, I would have to question whether these funds are being spent in the most cost-effective way. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados is taking steps to ensure that its tourism product is balanced in every way. This was underscored on Monday by Prime Minister David Thompson, following a tour of the $14 million renovated Escape Hotel and Spa in Prospect, St James. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Prime Minister David Thompsonsaid on Monday that flagship  investments such as the Four Seasons project are necessary for the development of Barbados. Commenting about reports questioning Government's involvement in the project, Thompson said this was necessary. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Any major development taking place in Barbados must represent national objectives. This point was underscored on Monday by Prime Minister David Thompson, following a tour of Portico apartments at Prospect, St James.  In expressing his satisfaction with the initiative... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson has expressed the hope that revenues generated from sports tourism would "soon surpass those from the sun-sea-sand product that is currently under severe pressure from lower cost destinations". read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- It was truly a princely moment for children in the paediatric ward, when Prince Harry, on his first tour of the day, visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, an institution named after his grandmother in 1964. Prince Harry met first with a seven-week-old baby boy. read more...

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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- The mother/son team of Mains and Mains will open individual art exhibits in Barbados over the Independence Weekend. Even an island as rich in art events as Barbados will have to take notice of this duo as they portray the powerful talent of Grenada. Opening 5th February at A-Gallery... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Prince Harry of Britain is in Barbados on a three-day official visit. He arrived at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Friday on a British Airways flight and was met on the tarmac by Parliamentary Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- As the world climbs out of a difficult recession, a Barbadian financial advisor suggests that now may be the time to invest. According to Jeremy Stephen of the Barbados Business Enterprise Corp., with global stock markets rebounding, resources and opportunity are becoming more abundant. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Key tourism decision makers and local industry partners are optimistic that Barbados will see positive recovery in 2010, since the island finished on target at the end of last year. Despite the 2009 global economic downturn, tourism was only marginally less than targeted. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Investment, concessions on returning to Barbados and challenges in making philanthropic contributions were among the main issues discussed during a meeting with Prime Minister David Thompson and some 50 leaders of Barbadian organisations of the Tri-State area. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- More Barbadians are being urged to pursue entrepreneurship as a means of making a living in the face of dwindling job opportunities in the labour market. This advice has come from Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Human ResourceDevelopment, Patrick Todd. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Although Barbados experienced an 8.7 per cent decline in tourism arrivals last year, there were no job losses. This was a key point made on Wednesday by Minister of Tourism, Richard Sealy, as he updated media managers and reporters on the state of the tourism industry. read more...

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LONDON, England -- Trayport Exchange Systems on Thursday announced two new contracts with the Barbados Stock Exchange and the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange NV. Trayport’s Exchange Trading System will provide both exchanges with a fully integrated trading platform. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- There is a perception that Barbadian society "is becoming increasingly more aggressive". Word of this has come from Minister of Youth, Esther Byer Suckoo, who bemoaned that both adults and young people were exhibiting violent behaviour.  read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- A Barbados government minister has reiterated the need for small entrepreneurs to remain on the cutting edge of changes within the financial landscape, by pursuing computer training. He pointed out that changes to the business environment were necessary. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (BGIS) -- The first shipment of relief supplies for earthquake-stricken Haiti will be leaving Barbados this weekend and not on Thursday, as was stated in one section of Wednesday's press. This was revealed on Wednesday by Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The opportunities that exist for the Caribbean to enhance and sustain its tourism product and how the region can capitalise on these opportunities will be the focus of this year's leading Caribbean gathering on sustainable tourism, the 11th Annual Caribbean Conference... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BTA) -- Barbados' sports tourism product got a major endorsement last week when a 25-member touring party from the Auckland University Cricket Club, in New Zealand, completed an eight-day visit to the island. A number of matches were played against local clubs. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Regional governments must work closely with the University of the West Indies (UWI), and draw on its expertise in research to facilitate data-driven policy decisions, as the Caribbean forges ahead with national and regional developmental goals. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Britain's Prince Harry will pay a three-day visit to Barbados from Friday, January 29, until Sunday, January 31. While here, he will participate in the inaugural Sentebale Polo Cup, as well as a number of official engagements involving children and young people. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- An appeal is being made to young Barbadians to see politics as a viable career opportunity to serve the public, rather than a last resort profession. This message comes from Parliamentary Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Reuters) -- Barbados is a serene Caribbean island that lures visitors with its aqua waters, friendly people and fine dining. The island also delights tourists and locals with great music, including the Barbados Jazz Festival from Jan 11 to 17. Reuters correspondents with local knowledge offer... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- There is much concern about food security in the region. This matter came to the fore recently when the new Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Representative here, Florita Kentish, called on Foreign Minister, Senator Maxine McClean. Noting that food security in the region... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The Ministry of Tourism will be undertaking a study on the link between sports and tourism in Barbados to assist technocrats in formulating the policies to drive this area forward. Acting Minister of Tourism, Senator Haynesley Benn, highlighted the importance of such an initiative. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGS) -- Barbados stands to gain significant foreign exchange if some Barbadian sportsmen seize the opportunity to turn their exploits into cash. Acting Minister of Tourism, Senator Haynesley Benn, made this suggestion as he pledged continued ‘moral and marketing' support. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados is now home to one of the major international players in the precious metals market. It joins the ranks of those countries that meet the needs of industrial consumers of precious metals. Prime Minister, David Thompson, who praised the endeavour on Thursday at the opening. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- A national policy on ageing could soon be on the cards for Barbados. Minister of Social Care, Christopher Sinckler, hinted at this on Thursday during the presentation of the Draft White Paper on Ageing, entitled "Towards a Society for All Ages: A National Policy on Ageing". read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Terry Bascombe, has defended his department's decision to publish a four-page newspaper pull-out on supermarket prices in Barbados. According to him, the exercise was designed to assist consumers in being frugal. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- President of the Nevis Cricket Association, Ronald Powell met with his executive on Tuesday to finalise plans for the hosting of the regional match between Combined Colleges and Campuses and Barbados. The match will be played from Friday 15th to Monday 18th January. read more...

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The Guyanese Foreign Minister, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, said based on figures at her office 32 Guyanese who have not qualified for the Barbados amnesty have returned home and are reintegrating well, with the foreign affairs ministry here assisting them under the re-emigrant scheme. read more...

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‘He (Geoffrey Roach, CEO of the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal) reported cruise ship passengers arrivals to be 760,000 for the last financial year, and projected a six percent growth in the next financial year’. ‘But he said passengers were spending less, as evidenced in a recent study. read more...

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