Barbados Food and Rum Festival’s Rum Route Returns with a New Journey

154 In Barbados, rum is more than something poured into a glass. It is part of the island’s history, its agriculture, its social life and for generations, its celebrations. Born from the sugar industry that helped shape Barbados, rum became one of the …

Barbados’ Bathsheba Is Worth the Detour, With Big Surf, Giant Beach Boulders and Flying Fish

On Barbados’ east coast, a village of enormous beach rocks and small seaside bars deserves more than a photo stop. Bathsheba’s great rocks stand ankle-deep in the Atlantic, their broad tops overhanging bases worn narrow by the sea. Waves break behind them …

Barbados add seven more medals at Huntsman Games

Barbados’ senior athletes added seven more medals yesterday at the Huntsman Games in Utah, including four gold in the 5K walk. Among the winners were Sophia Greaves in the women’s 50-54 age group; Patrick Bourne in the men’s 60-64; Henderson Waltress in …

Barbados Prison Service to strengthen focus on rehabilitation

The Barbados Prison Service is looking to strengthen its focus on rehabilitation, with the Government preparing to roll out a National Offender Rehabilitation and Reintegration Strategy. Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Gregory Nicholls, says the …

interCaribbean to fly between Barbados and Ogle daily

interCaribbean today announced that it will be flying between Barbados and the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Ogle every day from now on.  “More flexibility between Barbados and Guyana. interCaribbean now flies between Barbados and Ogle seven …

AVENTA Barbados hosts multiple sclerosis forum

The importance of early management of multiple sclerosis was emphasised as healthcare professionals focused on the condition during a special one-day forum today. It was held at the Hilton Resort under the theme ‘Changing the Course of Multiple Sclerosis: …

Barbados on the Menu: Local Food Stops for Food and Rum Festival Season

159 As the Barbados Food and Rum Festival returns, we go beyond the festival table to some of the island’s favourite food spots, local finds and everyday flavours worth discovering. The pork is supposed to make it home. Sharleen Browne-Jones knows this. …

HORSERACING-BARBADOS-Whitehall bags fourth jockey’s title

Barbados senior race walkers win 9 medals at Huntsman Games

Barbados’ senior athletes continue to shine at the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah, USA, with the walking events adding to the medal haul. Following the 59 medals won by the track and field team, the race walkers brought in six gold and three silver medals, …

Belize Delegation in Barbados to Pitch Investment Opportunities

A Belizean delegation led by the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) is in Barbados this week to promote investment opportunities in Belize, including in the cacao sector, at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF). The delegation is …