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"Airlift to Barbados on the rise as Tourism Minister urges hoteliers to maximize opportunity. Government boosts air traffic, with additional 12,544 seats anticipated. Emphasis on data analytics and industry transparency."
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Barbados to host the inaugural Global Supply Chain Forum in partnership with UNCTAD from May 21-24 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Key discussions on supply chain challenges and solutions.
Learn about Barbados' Welcome Stamp program, allowing international travelers to work from Barbados with a 12-month visa. The majority of applicants are from the US. Over 8,300 applicants so far.
Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill emphasizes the need for diverse attractions to drive visitor spending in Barbados during the annual Estimates Debate in Parliament.
The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) clarifies policy on "upfront mobilisation payments" for roadworks projects, refuting recent media claims. Mobilisation payments are specified in Solicitor General-approved contracts.
