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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 […]

News Barbados: Oxygen Independence and Improved Health Security for Barbados

Published on: Friday 12 November 2021
Oxygen Independence and Improved Health Security for Barbados
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oxygen-independence-improved-health-security-173800489.html

Barbados set to become oxygen self-sufficient and receive a gift of vital pharmaceutical drugs and PPE in partnership with the US Government and US-based non-profits. On the Tarmac Arrival of the oxygen system and medical supplies in Barbados Donations Arrive World Hope International CEO and the U.S. Ambassador to Barbados alongside one of the unloaded cargo pallets in Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados, Nov. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of ongoing COVID-19 cases across the island, the Go

News Barbados: Best places to visit in Barbados to discover the island's rich history and culture

Published on: Thursday 10 October 2019
Best places to visit in Barbados to discover the island's rich history and culture
News source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/caribbean/barbados-best-history-culture-destinations-20544312

Barbados is one of those idyllic destinations with picture-perfect white sand beaches, lush green scenery and a gorgeous Caribbean climate. However, there's so much more to the winter sun hotspot ...

News Barbados: Barbados culture and history means there's more to see than sea

Published on: Friday 09 December 2022
Barbados culture and history means there's more to see than sea
News source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/advertising-features/partner-barbados/rich-culture-history-barbados-means-28674624

Barbados is justly famous for its sweeping beaches, sparkling bays and captivating flora and fauna. But tear yourself away from the sugary sands and beach bars, and you’ll also discover a rich musical ...

News Barbados: Independence Parade to feature installation of Barbados’ second President

Published on: Thursday 27 November 2025
Independence Parade to feature installation of Barbados’ second President
News source: https://nationnews.com/2025/11/27/independence-parade-to-feature-installation-of-barbados-second-president/

The climax of celebrations marking Barbados’ 59th Anniversary of Independence and the 4th Anniversary as a Parliamentary Republic will be the Independence ...

News Barbados: Kenya and Barbados to expand areas of cooperation

Published on: Thursday 08 August 2019
Kenya and Barbados to expand areas of cooperation
News source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001337463/kenya-and-barbados-to-expand-areas-of-cooperation

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados [Photo, PSCU]. Kenya and Barbados have resolved to expand areas of cooperation and create more economic opportunities for ...