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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Minister Kerrie Symmonds, presents a gift to Ambassador of the European Union to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean States, Fiona Ramsey, during their courtesy call on Monday at Culloden Road. (T. Henry/BGIS) Barbados and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to addressing climate change, strengthening […]

Participants of the Spanish Language Course pose for a photo with Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Joy-Ann Skinner (fifth from right); Ambassador of Colombia to Barbados, Elizabeth Taylor Jay (fifth from left) ; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Training and Tertiary Education, Patrick McCaskie (fourth from

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (Prime Minister’s Office) Barbados, a Large Ocean State at the forefront of a global shift in climate finance, is today revealed as a 2025 Finalist in the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award, The Earthshot Prize. Barbados joins a historic coalition of leaders recognised as driving climate action and

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