Building Intelligent Footballers: The Vision of Jamar Codrington
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Building Intelligent Footballers: The Vision of Jamar Codrington

In an environment where youth football continues to grow in popularity but not always in structure, Jamar Codrington is quietly reshaping the landscape through a development-driven approach that prioritizes long-term growth over short-term success. As the Founder and Head Coach of Golden Boots neXt Gen, his youth football coaching and development organization was born out of both…

BHTA Sets New Gold Standard in Tourism with Global Institute AHLEI Partnership
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BHTA Sets New Gold Standard in Tourism with Global Institute AHLEI Partnership

THE Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) to provide internationally recognised training, certification and workforce development across the tourism industry. Emphasizing the significance of the collaboration, BHTA CEO Senator Ryan Forde explained that the agreement will benefit tourism professionals as well as secondary and tertiary students by providing discounted rates and easier access to AHLEI programmed, designed to improve skills and elevate the talent pool on the island. He said,…

BHTA Secures Major Grant for Bajan Harvest Hub Initiative
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BHTA Secures Major Grant for Bajan Harvest Hub Initiative

THE Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has been awarded a landmark regional  technical assistance grant from Compete Caribbean Plus (CC+) to develop its transformative  Bajan Harvest Hub initiative, designed to strengthen agriculture-tourism linkages and enhance  food security on the island.  Greg Broomes, BHTA Operations Manager, explained that Bajan Harvest Hub emerged as one of  only five projects across the Caribbean to receive funding under the programme, which is  intended to increase the competitiveness of clusters and value chains, while integrating green  innovation, climate resilience and environmental sustainability into their operations.  Providing further details he noted, “Bajan Harvest Hub, a cluster development initiative  executed in partnership with the Barbados Agricultural Society, with support from the Inter- American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, is designed to improve the tourism industry’s  access to fresh, high-quality local produce on a consistent basis, build linkages between tourism  and agriculture and ensure that the tourism dollar stretches as far as possible.  “Currently we have nine hospitality enterprises including a mixture of hotels, restaurants and  catering companies, slated to participate in the pilot project, which is essentially a business  model built around a centralised, digitally enabled coordination mechanism to manage the  supply of produce through packaging facilities from five local farmers in the first phase   “This will be backed by ongoing demand assessments and supply agreements tailored to  shifting demand and supply patterns throughout the year. The initiative will also increase the  competitiveness of local farmers, while creating opportunities to substitute imports with locally  grown produce. At the same time, it will also provide marketing opportunities for the tourism  sector to sustainably create and leverage farm-to-table experiences.”  Broomes added that another key feature of the project is the strong focus on inclusion through  the advancement of comprehensive economic opportunities, particularly for small and  vulnerable farmers, including women:  “By pooling their produce with larger suppliers, farmers will gain market access that would  otherwise be difficult to achieve independently. Additionally, by reinforcing agriculture-tourism  linkages, Bajan Harvest Hub will enhance competitiveness by reducing reliance on imported  produce while improving food security.   This will not only augur well for both sectors but ultimately for the country as a whole, as the  overall goal is to ensure that the benefits tourism brings to Barbados, expand throughout the  entire economy.”  The highly competitive Compete Caribbean + Cluster and Value Chain Grant Programme saw 46  applications from across the region, with Barbados’ Bajan Harvest Hub standing out for its  innovative approach to coordinating the demand and supply of local produce to ensure  reliability and consistency in the supply chain, while strengthening the resilience of local  farmers and increasing the inclusion of women and the youth.   Compete Caribbean + (CC+) is a private sector development programme jointly funded by the  Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth &  Development Office (FCDO), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the Government of  Canada.  (PR) Other bustiness and development stories: Click Here!

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From Holey Bags to National Heroes: How Abigail Gordon is Stitching Barbados’ Legacy

For many, crocheting is a quiet retreat or a rhythmic way to decompress after a long day. For Abigail Gordon, the artist and entrepreneur behind Ofcourse Knot, the craft is less about relaxation and more about reaching new heights. After a decade of perfecting her stitches, she isn’t just making clothing items, she is weaving…

BEC Outlines Budget Priorities
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BEC Outlines Budget Priorities

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026 the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) held a press briefing at its headquarters to outline critical private-sector priorities for the upcoming national Budget, calling for a “modernized” regulatory environment to spark growth amidst rising global and local pressures.Executive Director Sheena Mayers-Granville emphasized that while some sectors show encouraging growth, many businesses…

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Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026: Massive Lineup Revealed as Festival Moves to Kensington Oval

The Wait Is Over! Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 takes over as it is moving to the legendary Kensington Oval this April with a massive three-night lineup that blends foundation legends with the hottest names in modern dancehall. Organizers officially launched the season this week with media personality Shadae Lewis at the helm as M.C. During…

New Era For Oversight
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New Era For Oversight

   The dust has finally settled on the historic 2026 General Elections, leaving Barbados in a political landscape unlike any other in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Following a third consecutive 30-0 sweep by the Barbados Labour Party, the vibrant celebrations that once filled the National Botanical Gardens on Valentine’s Day have transitioned into a period of deep…

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Barbados’ Global Icon, Business Mogul & Visionary Robyn Rihanna Fenty Turned 38.

Happy Birthday Rihanna! Barbados celebrates its most famous soil daughter, the Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty, NH, as she officially turned 38. From her humble beginnings in Westbury road to the biggest stages of all time, the National Hero’s birthday has become an unofficial day of national pride for Bajans at home and across the…

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Unscheduled Holiday Leaves local Businesses to Pivot

While store shelves across Barbados are currently overflowing with teddy bears and customizable gift sets for the ‘month of love,’ the focus shifted abruptly in the early hours of February 12th.  Following the conclusion of the 2026 General Election, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley declared Friday the 13th a national bank holiday which was a…