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
His Majesty's Customs has collaborated with the Department of Immigration to implement a comprehensive online card processing system, upgrading border entrance protocols in the Virgin Islands. Commissioner Clinton 'Greg' Romney elucidated that the digital revolution eradicates superfluous paperwork by amalgamating formerly distinct forms. Travellers will now
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat have initiated a comprehensive labour market analysis to assist in formulating a regional migration policy. The study's objective is to assess the intricate interplay of economic, employment, and migration patterns in the region. The
Dominica was included in BBC's list of 25 destinations to visit in 2025. The list was created to encourage eco-tourism and was a collaboration between BBC Travel journalists and some of the foremost experts in the field. This island is now on the list of must-see
Mas Dominik 2025's opening and national parade highlighted Dominica's rich culture despite unanticipated weather conditions. Declaring the event a great success, Ayodele Andrew, the Discover Dominica Authority Events Manager, highlighted important elements that spoke to attendees and participants. Starting in Pottersville, the Mas Dominik 2025 parade
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
The Caribbean Public Health Agency's CARPHA, through its Pandemic Fund (PF) Project, has launched a regional strategy to mitigate the effect of mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya. This program recently saw the transfer of 21 fogging machines and the associated pesticide chemicals to
On Sunday, a jackup rig partially fell off the coast of Trinidad, wounding one worker and leaving another missing. At around 0300 hours on Sunday morning, Rig 110 was drilling at a site in the Heritage Offshore East Field when a portion of the deck fell.
Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, has announced that 172 beneficiaries have obtained land ownership papers as part of the government's Housing Recovery Project (HRP). She made the announcement during a handover ceremony at the State House Conference Centre on Thursday, where 60 families
