Analysts: T&T’s economy can’t support expanded Caricom migration

Barbados, Dominica, Belize, and St Vincent and the Grenadines have thrown open their borders for free movement of each other’s citizens. But while the decision has been hailed as a landmark for regional integration, experts suggest T&T is holding...

Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

Gemma HandyBusiness reporter, St Johns, Antigua ShareSave Homes in Barbuda were flattened by 2017's Hurricane Irma For some Barbudans, thunderstorms still trigger flashbacks of the night in September 2017 when they lost everything they owned to...

Wickham: Migration is good for the economy

Migration is good for the economy. That is the belief of political analyst Peter Wickham. He says data suggest the benefits of people migrating to countries like Barbados are significant. With the freedom of movement for nationals of four CARICOM...

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7 The new Business Barbados agency, set up to modernise business processes and replace outdated systems, is “not yet perfect” and will take time to achieve its goals, Minister of Business Senator Lisa Cummins told the business community on...

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...

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...

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...

Free movement among SVG, Barbados, Belize begins 

Free movement among nationals of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados and Belize came into effect on Wednesday, two days after a law facilitating such movement was passed in the Vincentian Parliament. Dominica is also part of the...

COMMENTARY: The long walk to full free movement within the CARICOM Single Market

I have learnt a long time ago that being a supporter of Caribbean integration is akin to that of being a West Indies Cricket Fan …we spend more time defending their performance than celebrating their achievements. Today is different. We are on the...

Mass migration to Barbados not expected from free movement, says expert

(Barbados Nation) Dr Olivia Smith, migration expert and former lead consultant, CARICOM-IOM Migration Policy Framework (2024), does not anticipate a mass migration of citizens from Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines into Barbados....

Misty’s Market in Tampa offers a little bit of everything

Everybody is family at Misty Barton’s little slice of heaven nestled between Temple Terrace and New Tampa There are plenty of places to buy your fruits and vegetables, but there’s only one Misty’s Market. Tucked away on Old Morris Bridge Road,...

Caribbean Development Bank crafting blueprint to enhance region’s educational landscape

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is in the process of creating an innovative education policy and strategic plan aimed at unlocking the vast potential of the region’s predominantly youthful population, with nearly 60% under the age of 30. The...

Webinar: Open Innovation Series “Implementing Open Innovation Strategies in the Caribbean – By Caribbean, For Caribbean Businesses” – Mon Oct 6

From Caribbean Export Partnering with a business outside of the Caribbean to make your innovation project take off. This is what we will talk about in our upcoming webinar: ´Implementing Open Innovation Strategies in the Caribbean – By Caribbean,...

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...

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”....

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.,...

CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement

Dr. Patrick Antoine The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says it welcomes the implementation of full free movement rights for nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under the CARICOM Single Market...

Sports tourism’s US$B future

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Sports tourism could deliver more than US$2 billion to the Caribbean by 2030, and one of the region’s most influential sports executives believes the time to act is now. Speaking at the State of the Tourism Industry...