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News Barbados: Hurricane Beryl intensifies into an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm as it approaches the Caribbean

Published on: Saturday 29 June 2024
Hurricane Beryl intensifies into an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm as it approaches the Caribbean
News source: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/30/weather/hurricane-beryl-barbados-caribbean-sunday/

Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, intensified to an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph Sunday morning, as it made its way toward the Windward Islands.

News Barbados: Escape the winter blues in Barbados

Published on: Thursday 15 December 2022
Escape the winter blues in Barbados
News source: https://eturbonews.com/escape-the-winter-blues-in-barbados/

There is never a shortage of entertainment and fun when visiting Barbados whether that be music, the arts, culture, or the food. When visitors step out under the stars, they find an exciting and ...

News Barbados: Barbados Music Dances Throughout Vacations with Sweet Sounds

Published on: Wednesday 01 March 2023
Barbados Music Dances Throughout Vacations with Sweet Sounds
News source: https://eturbonews.com/barbados-music-dances-throughout-vacations-with-sweet-sounds/

Visitors will enjoy live music in Barbados when visiting venues that have entertained holiday makers from all over the world. Visitors will never be short of entertainment and fun when visiting ...

News Barbados: Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 Recap: Sister Nancy, Capleton, Popcaan Lead Three Nights of Reggae and Dancehall

Published on: Monday 27 April 2026
Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 Recap: Sister Nancy, Capleton, Popcaan Lead Three Nights of Reggae and Dancehall
News source: https://thesource.com/2026/04/28/barbados-reggae-weekend-2026-recap-lineup-performances/

Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 recap from Kensington Oval featuring Sister Nancy, Capleton, Popcaan, and more across three nights of reggae, dancehall, and cultural energy.

News Barbados: Government condemns deadly violence, vows firm action

Published on: Monday 20 April 2026
Government condemns deadly violence, vows firm action
News source: https://nationnews.com/2026/04/20/government-condemns-deadly-violence-vows-firm-action/

The Government of Barbados has strongly condemned the latest outbreak of deadly violence in the country, pledging full support for law enforcement as ...

News Barbados: P&O Cruise Ship Diverts to Barbados After Major Technical Breakdown

Published on: Monday 05 January 2026
P&O Cruise Ship Diverts to Barbados After Major Technical Breakdown
News source: https://www.cruisehive.com/po-cruise-ship-diverts-to-barbados-after-major-technical-breakdown/196517

P&O Cruises’ Britannia has diverted to Barbados for emergency repairs after power and propulsion issues caused missed ports and onboard disruptions.

News Barbados: Beach cricket, Brian Lara and Barbados shaped Jacob Bethell

Published on: Tuesday 06 January 2026
Beach cricket, Brian Lara and Barbados shaped Jacob Bethell
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/beach-cricket-brian-lara-barbados-072101421.html

Nestled in the corner of a cricket pitch at Harrison College, one of Barbados’s most illustrious schools, lies a black scoreboard. This remains one of Jacob Bethell’s legacies at his alma mater.

News Barbados: Ghana and Barbados Chambers of Commerce to forge stronger ties at GUBA Awards Trade Conference 2025

Published on: Monday 13 October 2025
Ghana and Barbados Chambers of Commerce to forge stronger ties at GUBA Awards Trade Conference 2025
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-and-barbados-chambers-of-commerce-to-forge-stronger-ties-this-year-at-guba-awards-trade-conference-2025/

A major partnership is taking shape between the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) and the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) as both institutions prepare to collaborate during the GUBA Trade & Investment Conference 2025 in Bridgetown.

News Barbados: New Year Message 2026: From BCCI

Published on: Wednesday 31 December 2025
New Year Message 2026: From BCCI
News source: https://nationnews.com/2026/01/01/new-year-message-2026-from-bcci/

Happy New Year to our members, stakeholders, and the wider business community. As we begin 2026, resilience will be our guiding principle. By making ...

News Barbados: History is alive on Barbados

Published on: Sunday 30 November 2008
History is alive on Barbados
News source: https://www.wral.com/story/lifestyles/travel/story/4056555/

Cooled by trade winds blowing across the Atlantic, the island is known for near-perfect weather, lovely beaches and, due to its British founders, an enchanting mix of English sensibility and Caribbean ebullience.

News Barbados: Barbados to build new slavery museum after severing ties with Britain

Published on: Wednesday 08 December 2021
Barbados to build new slavery museum after severing ties with Britain
News source: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/barbados-slavery-museum-adjaye

Celebrated architect David Adjaye is to design a major new heritage site in Barbados, the country’s prime minister has announced. The new site on the Caribbean island will lie next to a burial ground ...

News Barbados: Inside Cliff Richard’s incredible Barbados home as it finally sells after eight years on the market – taking a £1m hit

Published on: Friday 19 December 2025
Inside Cliff Richard’s incredible Barbados home as it finally sells after eight years on the market – taking a £1m hit
News source: https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/16276593/cliff-richards-barbados-home-sells/

SIR CLIFF Richard has finally sold his sprawling Barbados home after eight years on the market – but was forced to take a £1million hit. The music legend, 85, had his plush Caribbean holiday ...

News Barbados: Ghana Chamber of Commerce to Lead Private Sector Engagement at GUBA 2025 in Barbados

Published on: Thursday 25 September 2025
Ghana Chamber of Commerce to Lead Private Sector Engagement at GUBA 2025 in Barbados
News source: https://www.ghanaweb.com/blogs/attractivenews/Ghana-Chamber-of-Commerce-to-Lead-Private-Sector-Engagement-at-GUBA-2025-in-Barbados-13885

The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has officially announced its partnership with the 2025 GUBA Trade & Investment Conference and Awards, taking place in Barbados from November 10th –12th, 2025. This landmark collaboration underscores...

News Barbados: Barbados, Ghana chambers partner

Published on: Wednesday 03 December 2025
Barbados, Ghana chambers partner
News source: https://nationnews.com/2025/12/03/barbados-ghana-chambers-partner/

Barbados has taken another significant step towards boosting trade and economic ties with Africa, this time via the business community. The Barbados ...

News Barbados: Barbados guide 2016: Diversifying and renewing economy

Published on: Sunday 11 September 2016
Barbados guide 2016: Diversifying and renewing economy
News source: https://www.euromoney.com/article/27bjsstsqxhkmh0zyz1k0/banking/barbados-guide-2016-diversifying-and-renewing-economy

Renewing itself: Barbados is powering ahead with plans to transform itself into a carbon-neutral exporter of renewable energy, with wind and solar leading the way. When a group of four like-minded ...

News Barbados: Economy ‘to grow slower’

Published on: Wednesday 08 October 2025
Economy ‘to grow slower’
News source: https://nationnews.com/2025/10/09/economy-to-grow-slower/

Barbados’ economy is expected to slow to 2.0 per cent growth in 2026 and 2027, marking the end of its strong post-pandemic rebound and a move towards steadier, slower expansion. The forecast, from the ...

News Barbados: Mission Barbados:

Published on: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Mission Barbados:
News source: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/mission-barbados/article_77223f15-575b-4d24-8a62-d9cdea02f09d.html

The report builds on the November 2023 publication, “A Mission-Oriented Strategy for the Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth in Barbados,” which established the country’s six missions around ...

News Barbados: Travel Insurance For A Trip To Barbados

Published on: Tuesday 12 July 2022
Travel Insurance For A Trip To Barbados
News source: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/travel-insurance-for-a-trip-to-barbados

Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island boasting sun and sand, water sports and relaxation, and a cool culinary scene. With both luxury oceanfront resorts and charming cottages perfect for multi-generational vacations, Barbados appeals to travelers of all ages. "Barbados is a dream location for those who like the water, and all the amazing activities that […]