Transport and Communication

Airport

Voted the "Best Caribbean Airport" at the World Travel Awards for 2003, the Grantley Adams International Airport is located in the south of the island, about 30 minutes from the capital of Bridgetown. The airport is serviced by major international airlines, including American Airlines, American Eagle, Continental, US Airways, Air Canada, Air Jamaica, British Airways, BWIA and Virgin Atlantic. These airlines provide direct links to major cities such as Miami, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, San Juan, Washington, Toronto and London. The GAIA is a major "hub" for several regional airlines that connect the Eastern Caribbean with frequent daily flights.

Port Facilities

Located on the edge of the City, the Bridgetown Port is one of the most modern in the Caribbean. The port provides container handling and berthing facilities for ocean-going freighters and passenger ships including the world's major luxury liners, several of which now use the Bridgetown Port as their "homeport" for Caribbean cruising in the South Caribbean.

Postal, Courier and Telecommunication Services

The Post Office Department provides speedy and reliable domestic and international mail services on a daily basis to all parts of the island. There are seventeen post offices that are open from 8:00am until 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Express post is available to certain countries through the Post Office Department, and there are a number of private couriers including Federal Express, DHL and UPS.

Barbados has excellent telecommunications links, with direct-dial available to all world destinations. Businesses are offered the latest in communications technology, and many use the Internet to provide information on their products and services. Currently, there are three telecommunications companies on the island providing cellular phones services: including Cable & Wireless, Digicel and AT&T Wireless.

News Media

There are two English language newspapers, a television station and several radio stations that provide local, regional and international news. International editions of major foreign newspapers (from North America and the UK) are also available on a daily basis. Also, two satellite linked cable television services provide subscribers with access to a wide range of international programming.