Barbados shelves all remaining Covid-19 travel protocols

It means there are no longer any pre-travel testing requirements, regardless of vaccination status.

Mask wearing is also now optional, save for in specific settings.

They will continue to be a requirement on public transport, and for people visiting and working in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, hospitals and senior citizens’ homes.

Lisa Cummins, Barbados minister of tourism and international transport, said: "This is the last step for us, which reflects our position as fully open for business following the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We look forward to continuing to welcome visitors to our shores to experience all of the new and returning events slated for the rest of the year, and into early 2023."