The Bridgetown Port and Barbados Cruise Terminal welcomed back its first cruise ship on Monday. The Celebrity Millennium made Barbados its first stop after departing St. Maarten. The industry the world over has been hit by over 15 months of closure but as Minister of Tourism Senator Lisa Cummins explained, it was a tough task to get them to return. She says they sold the island by bringing together industry partners at all levels when they created the Americas Cruise Task Force with players from

The Bridgetown Port has reopened and we look forward to welcoming all cruise lines for the Summer! #TheBTMI #TourismForward | Visit Barbados

President of the Bridgetown Port Taxi Co-op Adrian “Smiley” Bayley has accused Uber of reportedly breaching a Government agreement that bars the company from operating around the Bridgetown Port. Bayley told Barbados TODAY that the Prime Minister had made it clear Uber should not operate there during the 2025/2026 winter season. However, he said drivers were recently seen picking up passengers outside the port gates. He also accused Go Capita, franchise owners of Uber Barbados and operators of H

Celebrity Ascent made its inaugural call to Bridgetown on November 27th, 2025, marking a proud moment for Barbados as we welcomed one of the newest Edge Series vessels. The cruise captain, Dimitrios Kafetzis, was greeted by BTMI CEO Andrea Franklin, who exchanged kind and encouraging words with him. The team then participated in a plaque exchange ceremony before being invited to explore our island's rich history, vibrant culture, and unforgettable culinary scene. From the UNESCO World Heritage s