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Barbados emerges as prime second-home destination for Americans
Luxury Lifestyle, Stable Investment, and Unmatched Caribbean Appeal Draw High-Net-Worth Buyers BARBADOS, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Barbados is experiencing a real estate renaissance, this time led by growing demand from the United...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Participation at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 25 September 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan attended the 2nd G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, on 25 September 2025, at the invitation of...

Suriname to Host First Caribbean Energy Week, Driving Regional Investment and Collaboration
Caribbean Energy Week unites industry leaders from Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and the region on March 30 – April 1, 2026, in Paramaribo, Suriname PARAMARIBO, SURINAME, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), a new...

Press Statement by the Global Governance Group (3G) on its Eighteenth Ministerial Meeting on 24 September 2025
1 The Global Governance Group (3G)[1] held its 18th Ministerial Meeting in New York on 24 September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 3G welcomed the participation of South Africa and...

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley
CANADA, September 23 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Mottley...

Barbados Luxury Properties Expand as Pendry Residences Progresses with Hotel, Yacht Berths and World-Class Amenities
Global luxury brands Pendry and Montage reshape Barbados’ property and hospitality landscape with residences, marina access, and new lifestyle amenities BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Barbados is entering a pivotal...

CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Returns at SOTIC 2025 in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The highly anticipated Regional Tourism Youth Congress, organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in collaboration with the Barbados Ministry of Tourism and International...

Royalton Hotels & Resorts Turns Fifteen: A Vision for the Future of All-Inclusive Travel
With 15 years of steady growth, innovation, and purpose, President Jordi Pelfort reflects on the company’s journey and what’s next for the all-inclusive space. ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 15th...

Guba announces honorees for 2025 award ceremony in Barbados including Sir Richard Branson & Derrick Johnson CEO of NAACP
18 awardees from 11 countries include Dr Kelvin Greenidge, Governor of Barbados, the CEO of NBA Africa Clare Akamanzi, and former cricketer Sir Clive Lloyd ACCRA, GHANA, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The GUBA [Grow Unite Build Africa]...

Abaxx Exchange Appoints Russell Robertson as Chief Business Development Officer
TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx...

Sandals Corporate University Wins Double Gold in AI Innovation and Hands-On Hospitality Training
Partnership with Flint Learning Solutions delivers 94% adoption rate and over 3,000 documented guest interactions using innovative learning-in-the-flow-of-work. MONTEGO, ST. JAMES, JAMAICA, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Montego Bay, St....

CTO to Launch Groundbreaking Tourism Intelligence Award at SOTIC 2025
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will unveil a landmark regional honor — the Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award — at this year’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference...

Royalton Hotels & Resorts Announces a New Suite Tier: Royalton Suites & Villas
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalton Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Royalton Suites & Villas, a new tier in its Diamond Club™ suite categories designed to deliver an elevated approach to all-inclusive...

SOTIC 2025 to Feature Innovation Hub in Partnership with Winged Whale Media
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will debut a groundbreaking Innovation Hub at the upcoming State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2025, presented in partnership...

CMEx Announces Additional 2025 Leadership Award Honorees
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) has finalized the lineup of honorees for the 2025 CMEx Leadership Awards, adding three distinguished leaders from Aruba, Martinique,...

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
CANADA, September 22 - Note: All times local and subject to change 8:50 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the opening of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Note for media: 11:30 a.m. The...

OR Royalties Announces More Positive Developments on Select Assets
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OR Royalties Inc. (“OR Royalties” or the “Company”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to provide the following select asset updates. Amounts presented are in United States dollars, except where otherwise...

Abaxx Exchange and Zhonggong Natural Gas Explore LNG Procurement Partnership
TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd. (“Abaxx Singapore”),...


Abaxx Exchange and Qingdao International Energy Exchange Explore Strategic Physical LNG Collaboration
TORONTO, Sept. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd. (“Abaxx Singapore”),...