Business Barbados

24/09/2025

KPMG in Caricom is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition in its Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (BEC) office. Effective October 1, 2025, Christopher Brome will assume the role of Office Managing Partner, succeeding Grant J McDonald, FCPA, FCA, who will retire on September 30, 2025, after a 43-year career with the firm.

Offering our congratulations to Chris on his new role, and best wishes to Grant in his retirement - thank you for your service to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

Read more in our Business Barbados news bulletin:
www.businessbarbados.com/post/change-in-leadership-at-kpmg-barbados-and-the-eastern-caribbean

18/09/2025

Today we held our Business Barbados 2026 Editorial Board Meeting, in the fabulous (and recently refurbished) Boardroom at Hilton Barbados Resort.

We had such a rich and stimulating conversation with industry-leaders spanning the business community in Barbados – thank you all for your time and contributions. We've got a theme for the 2026 publication, and lots of ideas to turn into content.

If you'd like to be part of Business Barbados 2026, now is the time to get in touch with our Editor Danielle Miller - [email protected] or Publisher Keith Miller - [email protected]

🇧🇧 Watch this space 🇧🇧

09/09/2025

Early bird registration is open for BIBA Barbados' Hybrid Global Business Week Conference 2025, taking place 23-24 October, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados, and online via Zoom events.

Save up to 15% when you register by 30th September. More details and the registration link are in our Business Barbados event listing:

https://www.businessbarbados.com/event/hybrid-global-business-week-conference-2025

08/09/2025

Did you receive our latest email newsletter in your inbox? If not, you can view it in your browser via this link:

www.businessbarbados.com/post/bb-email-newsletter-health-and-wellness

In this edition we're focusing on developments in health and wellness, particularly in regard to utilising technology to improve health outcomes.

The opening of Bayview Hospital Urgent Care now offers private emergency facilities, introducing new equipment and technology to Barbados along with a level two ICU. At The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus scientists in the Centre for Biosecurity Studies are developing new technology to tackle mosquito-borne diseases.

And we introduce two international doctors bringing their expertise and services to Barbados – Dr Nadia Manna, Aesthetic Medicine Doctor and Medical Director at Manna Advanced Aesthetics who shares her thoughts on Barbados as a health tourism destination, and Dr Giovanni Ferrando, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who talks about falling in love with Barbados, and the services he offers to Barbadian and international patients.

Enjoy reading.

04/09/2025

❓🇧🇧 Are Barbadians saving enough for retirement?

With rising costs of living and changes to tax incentives, many are finding it harder to put aside money for the future. But the consequences of insufficient savings could impact not just individuals, but the country as a whole.

In his feature article for Business Barbados, Shomari Simpson-Sealy, Senior Manager – Pensions at Fortress Fund Managers explores the current challenges and shares practical strategies Barbadians can use to secure their financial future.

👉 Click to read the full article: https://www.businessbarbados.com/articles/saving-our-future-selves-a-pension-prescription-for-barbados

Fortress Fund Managers shares how Barbadians can build secure futures despite lost pension tax incentives

30/08/2025

A landmark transformation has begun with the launch of The Pierhead – a visionary mixed-use development that blends heritage, sustainability, and vibrant city living on one of Bridgetown’s most historic sites.

Featuring 178 residences, dining, retail, cultural attractions, landscaped public spaces, and the preservation of Blackwood’s Screw Dock, The Pierhead is set to become a world-class destination where culture, community and commerce meet by the sea.

Phase 1 launches mid-2025 – with reservations now open for a limited number of residences through Altman Real Estate Group.

📺 Watch the video and read the full story via our Business Barbados news bulletin: https://www.businessbarbados.com/post/introducing-the-pierhead-barbados

Business Barbados is the island's premier business publication, providing expert insight and analysis for the sector, along with trusted news and information.

29/08/2025

World renowned surgeon, Dr Giovanni Ferrando, shares his passion for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, his story of falling in love with Barbados, and why he thinks thinks the island, and in particular the new Bayview Hospital, is the perfect place to undergo and recover from a procedure.

22/08/2025

ImpactHER, in partnership with the African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank, is inviting Caribbean women entrepreneurs to join the ShowcaseHER Export Readiness Accelerator – a six-month online programme offering expert training, mentorship, and trade advisory services.

Participants can access grants of up to $1,000 and may be fully sponsored to attend the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algeria this September.

👉 The application deadline is today! Read more & register via our Business Barbados news bulletin: https://www.businessbarbados.com/post/export-accelerator-programme-for-caribbean-women-entrepreneurs

12/08/2025

Invest Barbados in association with its UK partners is pleased to announce the sixth UK Inward Investment Mission to Barbados, scheduled to take place from November 10-14, 2025.

Full details including how to register via our Business Barbados news bulletin:

Opportunities for UK businesses interested in doing business in Barbados

11/08/2025

Effective August 5th, 2025, Barbados has been removed from the European Union (EU)’s high-risk Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFT”) list i.e. the EU Blacklist.

This milestone follows the country’s earlier delisting from the FATF Grey List in February 2024 and reflects Barbados’ significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.

The removal is expected to ease financial transactions with EU institutions and enhance investor confidence in Barbados.

Read the full details in this VISTRA Alert, via our Business Barbados news bulletin:

https://www.businessbarbados.com/post/barbados-removed-from-eu-aml-cft-blacklist

28/07/2025

Doing business across Latin America?

Copa Airlines announces route expansions, with new destinations and the resumption of service to several cities. Copa serves 85+ destinations in 32 countries. The airline offers four flights a week between Barbados and its hub in Panama City, with connections across North, South and Central America.

Read more and view the updated route map via our Business Barbados news bulletin:

www.businessbarbados.com/post/copa-airlines-expands-network-with-new-and-returning-destinations

26/07/2025

BIBA, in collaboration with Wyndhams Coffee, presents Coffee & Conversation with Pascal Saint-Amans, Special Advisor to Prime Minister Mottley on Taxation Related Matters.

Date: 31st July 2025
Time: 8:30-10.30am
Location: Regus Business Centre

This event is for BIBA Members and Regus tenants only.
For full details, see our Business Barbados event listing:
www.businessbarbados.com/event/coffee-and-conversations-with-pascal-saint-amans