Barbados
New Radisson Hotels Being Developed in Trinidad, Grenada, Barbados
March 7, 2013 | 8:46 am | 0 Comment
Above: the Radisson Blu in St Martin By the Caribbean Journal staff Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is developing three new hotel properties in the Caribbean as part of a regional expansion, the company announced last week. The new properties being developed are the Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados, the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort and the Radisson Port of more...
Barbados Announces New Cabinet
February 28, 2013 | 9:09 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Parliament in Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has announced his new Cabinet, following his Democratic Labour Party's 16-14 election victory last week. The Cabinet includes 16 Ministers, excluding Stuart, with some holdovers from Stuart, some new faces and several reassignments, including Darcy more...
New Opposition Leader in Barbados
February 26, 2013 | 12:47 am | 0 Comment
Above: Mia Mottley with BLP MPs (Photo: Sandy Pitt) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Opposition Barbados Labour Party has chosen a new leader, following its narrow defeat in Barbados' election last Thursday. Mia Mottley is replacing former Prime Minister Owen Arthur as the leader of the BLP in Parliament. Arthur had led the party since 2010, although he also more...
Democratic Labour Party Wins Barbados Election By Narrow Margin
February 22, 2013 | 1:24 am | 0 Comment
Above: Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell The Democratic Labour Party has retained power in Barbados with a narrow election victory, according to preliminary results. The win gives Prime Minister Freundel Stuart his first full term in office, after taking over as Prime Minister in 2010 following the death of former Prime more...
Barbados Cabinet Approves Cultural Industries Development Bill
February 13, 2013 | 10:21 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados' Cabinet has approved the Cultural Industries Development, Culture Minister Stephen Lashley said Wednesday. In a government release, Lashley said the bill was a "forward-looking piece of legislation that will position Barbados in the forefront of regional development of the sector." "On more...
Rihanna’s New Barbados Campaign
February 1, 2013 | 4:11 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Rihanna in Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the release of her first Barbados Tourism video last month, the Bajan-born singer is now starring in a new multimedia campaign. The campaign is part of a three-year partnership agreement Rihanna signed in 2011 with the Barbados Tourism Authority to exclusively promote the country. It's more...
From Barbados to the Super Bowl
January 31, 2013 | 4:49 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Ramon Harewood By the Caribbean Journal staff After a Caribbean-filled Super Bowl XLXVI last year, this year's contest between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens returns the region to the global sporting stage. Ramon Harewood, an offensive lineman for the Ravens, will be the first player from Barbados to ever play in a Super Bowl when he more...
Barbados Calls Elections for Feb. 21
January 30, 2013 | 1:25 am | 0 Comment
Above: Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has officially "rung the bell," calling new national elections for Feb. 21. Freundel Stuart, the leader of the ruling Democratic Labour Party, is seeking his first full term as Prime Minister, after serving since 2010 following the death of more...
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Rum Journal: Barbados’ Cockspur VSOR
January 28, 2013 | 11:00 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) There's a clear rum celebrity in Barbados — Mount Gay. It's the rum ambassador for the island and its famous red caps dot many a sailing regatta. But Mount Gay is far from the only rum in Barbados — indeed, the country is very much pluralistic when it comes to the noble spirit. And one of Mount Gay's major competitors on the island more...
Barbados , News , Rum Journal
Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship Expanding to Barbados, St Lucia, Trinidad
January 21, 2013 | 1:50 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Sir Richard Branson By Alexander Britell PARADISE ISLAND – Sir Richard Branson's Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship will be expanding in the Caribbean, Virgin has announced. The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship — Caribbean first opened in Montego Bay by Virgin Holidays in partnership with Virgin Unite in September 2011. Virgin Holidays pledged more...
