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Barbados’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, François Jackman, speaking on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). (Photo courtesy Permanent Mission of Barbados to the United Nations at New York) On September 30, 2025, the UN Security Council passed a resolution creating a new Gang Suppression Force (GSF) of up to 5 500 personnel to […]

Starting October 1, 2025, Barbados, alongside Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is launching Enhanced Cooperation in Free Movement. This is a major upgrade from the existing CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). What does this mean for you? CARICOM nationals from the four participating countries can soon live, work, and retire indefinitely

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley listens attentively as former Executive Director of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, speaks during the “Build the Future: A New Era in Global Cooperation” event at Rockefeller Centre, Midtown Manhattan, New York. (Prime Minister’s Office)Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley listens attentively as former Executive Director of the World Food

Barbadian travellers are advised to take note of upcoming changes to entry requirements when visiting European Union (EU) member states. These adjustments will affect the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). The EES is a new digital border management system aimed at making travel to Europe easier and more efficient.  It is scheduled

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley paid glowing tribute to women of the Caribbean and others across the world who have blazed a trail of excellence for other women to follow. She expressed her deep commitment to women such as the late Governor General Dame Nita Barrow; Deputy Prime Minister

Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in her capacity as Chair of the SDG Advocates making a presentation at the annual meeting on Saturday while United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres and other officials, listen attentively. (Prime Minister’s Office) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley attended several key engagements over the weekend and today, as world leaders

Members of the audience listen attentively at a diaspora town hall meeting on Saturday in Brooklyn, New York. (PMO) Government will establish a dedicated unit to streamline and simplify the receipt of donations from the diaspora, eliminating challenges faced by those wishing to contribute but unable to do so for various reasons. Minister of Foreign

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds, addressing the audience at a recent town hall meeting in Brooklyn, New York, USA. (PMO) Government is intensifying its efforts to defend the rights of Barbadians who have spent decades contributing to the United States economy but now face the possibility of unfair treatment under the

 Panel discussion entitled “The WTO without the US” led by Ambassador Wilson along with (from left to right) – Professor James Bacchus, former EU Trade Commissioner, Cecilia Malstrom, and Vice President of Cato Institute, Scott Lincicome. (Photo courtesy MFAFT) Barbados played a leading role at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) annual Public Forum in Geneva,

Representing Barbados at the 28th Universal Postal Union Congress are: (from left) Deputy Postmaster General, Mr. Cecil Benjamin, Ambassador to UAE, H.E. Dr. Annalee Babb, Deputy Chief of Mission – UAE, Mr. Andre Padmore and Executive Assistant – UAE, Ms. Mariam Al Theraawi. (Photo courtesy Barbados Postal Service) Barbados emerged among the countries elected to