Barbados is creating a buzz on social media and among tech geeks with reports that the island is the first sovereign country to establish a “metaverse embassy” which is expected to take place this coming January. While some have regarded it as a catchy publicity stunt, others are taking it quite seriously and praising the […]
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Fortress Fund Managers are touting the performance of their Caribbean Growth Fund over the last quarter despite turbulence in the marketplace. In its latest release, Fortress, the island’s largest mutual fund operator said: “The fiscal year-end for our funds is September 30 and, as luck would have it, the year just ended was the second […]
Days after announcing the suspension of its summer 2022 flights from Manchester to Barbados due to low demand, Virgin Atlantic Airways is giving the assurance that it will continue to up the ante when it comes to airlift to this country. A spokesperson for the airline said Bridgetown remained one of “the most loved” destinations […]
The Barbados senior netball selection committee has assembled one of the most balanced teams to compete in a two-match Test series against Scottish Thistles at the Glasgow’s Emirates Arena in early December. Margaret Cutting, head coach for the Bajan Gems, said they were hoping to have an opportunity to train in an indoor facility which […]
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has secured BDS$300 million in the German capital market. In a recent statement from the financial institution, CDC disclosed that it had successfully executed its second borrowing in that European market through the issuance of a US$100 million 20-year registered bond and a US$50 million 22-year registered bond. Commenting […]
Barbados’ strong showing in tourism arrivals ahead of the peak winter tourist season seems to be reflecting what is happening across the region, despite the COVID- 19 pandemic and health travel advisories issued by the United States. This is being backed up by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA), whose president Nicola Madden-Greig said […]
Posted on November 18, 2021 Posted on November 18, 2021 Tracey Knight-Lloyd (Picture by Reco Moore) Patrons attending Carols By Candlelight next month are being asked to bring more than toys and gifts for children this year. Tracey Knight-Lloyd, president-elect and chairman of the Rotary Club’s organising committee for the 26th edition of the event […]
A high-level virtual summit taking place on November 24, will help Caribbean and UK businesses capitalise on trade and investment opportunities under the recent Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and 14 Caribbean countries in the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM). The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in partnership with the UK Department […]
Posted on November 17, 2021 Posted on November 17, 2021 The Hogwarts cake took artist and cake sculptor Michelle Wibowo 320 hours to create. (BBC) A scale model cake of Hogwarts castle has gone on display to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film. The cake, which is 6ft […]
Posted on November 16, 2021 Posted on November 16, 2021 This screenshot is from the NIFCA segment featuring Mahalia and the band 2 Mile Hill during the virtual series. NIFCA 2021 started Monday night with a focus on music. Held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, viewers saw the tribute to two James […]