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🇧🇧 Barbados Embassy in Brussels | Strengthening ties with Europe 🌍 | Culture, trade & diplomacy |

01/06/2026

Strengthening Business and Investment Connections 🇧🇧🇧🇪

Ambassador Rudder was pleased to receive Mr. Kurt Gielen, Senior Business Development Officer of Barbados Pharmaceutical Inc., based in Belgium, for a courtesy call at the Chancery.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on Barbados’ business environment, investment opportunities, and the role of strategic partnerships in promoting innovation and economic growth. Discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening commercial links between Barbados, Belgium, and the wider European market.

The Embassy welcomes continued engagement with Barbadian and international stakeholders working to advance Barbados’ economic development and global partnerships.

29/05/2026

Strengthening Global Partnerships for Education Transformation

The Embassy of Barbados in Brussels was pleased to support the Honourable Chad Blackman, Minister of Educational Transformation, and the Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw during their recent visit to Paris, France.

During the visit, the delegation held productive discussions with Professor Qun Chen, Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO, and members of his team, exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration in advancing quality, inclusive, and future-focused education.

The delegation also participated in the Impact² Global Summit on Education, which brought together policymakers, educators, international organizations, and development partners committed to transforming education systems worldwide.

Meetings also included exchanges with Carlos Vargas of UNESCO and H.E. Georges Tirant, Ambassador of Seychelles to France, highlighting the value of international cooperation in addressing shared educational challenges and opportunities.

The Embassy was represented by Ms. Kamile Hope, Counsellor at the Embassy of Barbados in Brussels.

Barbados remains committed to strengthening partnerships that support innovation, equity, and excellence in education for present and future generations.

27/05/2026

Brussels, are you ready to Experience Barbados?

Join Ambassador 🇧🇧 and Tracy Jones, Director for Europe at the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), as they invite you to discover the vibrant culture, flavours, music, and spirit of Barbados at Experience Barbados: Bajan Street Fair in Brussels.

🌴 Live music & steel pan
🍴 Authentic Bajan cuisine
🎨 Arts & crafts
🍹 Rum tastings & more

📍 Restaurant Chef Wayne, Uccle
🗓️ Thursday, July 2, 2026
🕔 17:00 – 21:00

Come celebrate the warmth and energy of Barbados right in the heart of Brussels. We can’t wait to welcome you!

27/05/2026

Bruxelles, préparez-vous à découvrir l’esprit de la Barbade !

Rejoignez-nous pour la Foire de Rue Barbadaise à Bruxelles — une soirée remplie de saveurs authentiques de la Barbade, de musique live, de steel pan, d’arts visuels, de dégustations de rhum et d’une ambiance insulaire unique au cœur de la ville.

📍 Restaurant Chef Wayne, Rue des Carmélites 93, 1180 Uccle
🗓️ Jeudi 2 juillet 2026
🕔 17h00 – 21h00

Venez entre amis ou en famille et découvrez la chaleur, la culture et l’énergie de la Barbade ici même à Bruxelles. 🌴🎶🍹

Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir !

26/05/2026

Brussels, get ready to experience the spirit of Barbados!

Join us for the Bajan Street Fair in Brussels — an evening filled with authentic Barbadian flavours, live music, steel pan, visual arts, rum tastings, and island vibes in the heart of the city.

📍 Restaurant Chef Wayne, Rue des Carmélites 93, 1180 Uccle
🗓️ Thursday, July 2, 2026
🕔 17:00 – 21:00

Bring your friends and family and discover the warmth, culture, and energy of Barbados right here in Brussels. 🌴🎶🍹

We look forward to welcoming you!

23/05/2026

The Caribbean Group of Ambassadors in Brussels was pleased to receive the Secretary-General of the OACPS, H.E. Mr. Moussa Batraki, for a productive meeting earlier this week.

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Caribbean states and the OACPS, advancing shared priorities, and reinforcing collaboration on issues of importance to the Caribbean region within the multilateral framework.

The meeting also highlighted the continued commitment of Caribbean diplomatic missions in Brussels to fostering dialogue, partnership, and collective engagement with international institutions and partners.

19/05/2026

Barbados was proud to participate in the XXVI High-Level Meeting of the EU–CELAC Coordination and Cooperation Mechanism on Drugs, held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The meeting provided an important platform for dialogue and collaboration among regional and international partners, focusing on evolving drug policies, the exchange of best practices, and strengthened cooperation on drug demand and supply reduction.

Through the active participation of representatives from the National Council on Substance Abuse and the Embassy of Barbados, Barbados reaffirmed its commitment to people-centred, balanced, and evidence-based approaches to addressing global drug-related challenges.

International cooperation remains essential in promoting safer, healthier, and more resilient societies across our regions.

17/05/2026

arbados participated in the IV Annual Meeting of COPOLAD III: “Drug policies in a changing context”, held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The meeting brought together partners from CELAC and the European Union to exchange best practices, strengthen cooperation mechanisms, and advance regional approaches to drug demand and supply reduction.

Representing Barbados were members of the National Council on Substance Abuse:
• Mr. Troy Wickham
• Ms. Jennifer Baptiste

Also participating on behalf of the Embassy of Barbados was:
• Mr. Davion Sealy

Barbados remains committed to collaborative international efforts that promote effective, balanced, and people-centred drug policies through dialogue, partnership, and regional cooperation.

14/05/2026

Barbados and Ireland marked a historic milestone with the Official Opening of the new Barbados Chancery in Dublin and the commemoration of 25 years of diplomatic relations between both nations.

The occasion was celebrated in the presence of The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Barbados; Senator Christopher P. Sinckler, Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; and His Excellency Cleviston Haynes, the first resident Ambassador of Barbados to Ireland, alongside government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the Barbadian diaspora, and specially invited guests.

This milestone reflects the enduring friendship, shared values, and growing cooperation between Barbados and Ireland over the past twenty-five years. The opening of the new Chancery also signals a renewed commitment to strengthening diplomatic engagement, cultural exchange, trade, education, and people-to-people connections between both countries.

Here’s to the next chapter of Barbados–Ireland relations. 🤝

09/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, Barbados celebrates the love, strength, care, and dedication of mothers everywhere.

From our island to the world, we honour the women who nurture families, inspire communities, and shape future generations with compassion and resilience.

The Embassy of Barbados in Brussels extends warm wishes to all mothers and mother figures celebrating on May 10.

Happy Mother’s Day from Barbados. 💖

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Avenue Brugmann 81
Brussels
1190

Website

http://www.foreign.gov.bb/

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