Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, the Ambassador of Barbados to the Republic of Liberia, has signed a historic Visa Waiver Agreement with the Republic of Liberia on behalf of the Government of Barbados. This signing is a big step toward improving relations between the two countries and advancing genuine
Barbados now has a new direct flight from Ireland. This comes at the same time as Aer Lingus is ending its Manchester-to-island route at the end of March 2026. From March 31, 2026, to May 31, 2026, there will be three flights per week on
Barbados participated for the first time in the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Mini-Ministerial during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Kerrie Symmonds, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade participated in today's WTO Mini-Ministerial, held alongside the World Economic Forum's conference in Davos. It
Cybersecurity experts from the Caribbean have created a detailed plan to improve digital security and tackle important issues related to online crime. On January 21 and 22, 2025, representatives from The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and key regional security groups met in
On Saturday, December 21, 54 planes arrived at Barbados' Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA), marking a historic milestone for the airport and the tourism industry. Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, who was present for the arrival of the first Delta Saturday-only flight out
Travel magazine Travel and World Tour (TWT) published the list of the safest Caribbean destinations last week, noting that these islands are "ideal for travellers seeking peace of mind." The Cayman Islands, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Aruba, and Bermuda stood out as the Caribbean’s safest islands. The
Barbados has again excelled in the tourist industry, having been voted one of the 25 Best Places in the World to Visit by National Geographic in 2025. Ranked 16th, the journal said that Barbados' significance in the history of slavery in the Americas is often neglected,
Delta Air Lines' expanded service during the Summer 2025 season is expected to improve Barbados' connectivity with the United States of America. This action follows the airline's planned service initiation to Barbados on November 23, 2024. Effective December 21 of this year, Delta will inaugurate a
The Argentine Frigate ARA Libertad has arrived today at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados, marking a significant moment in its 52nd training voyage. The frigate first arrived in Barbados in 1974, marking its second voyage to the island. This visit additionally commemorates the 50th anniversary of
US-based airline JetBlue has announced that it will expand its services to Barbados from Boston this winter. During the season, the airline plans to operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. According to the report, JetBlue will continue to deploy the premium Mint service
