Starbucks has arrived in Barbados, as a result of a partnership between the coffee giant and Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited, a consortium led by Margaritaville Caribbean Group and Adam Stewart in his private capacity, through its sub-licensee Caribbean Coffee Baristas Barbados Ltd.

"We are honored to have the opportunity to bring the unparalleled Starbucks Experience to customers in Barbados, our 10th market in the Caribbean, in partnership with Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited," Ricardo Rico, general manager of Starbucks Latin America and the Caribbean, said in a company press release. "We are confident that, together, we will provide value to our customers in a way that celebrates local culture and coffee traditions, while creating a positive economic impact in the communities of Barbados."

The cafe, located at Haggatt Hall St. Michael, features the Starbucks coffeehouse experience as well as its signature handcrafted beverages.

Barbados is the fifth market where CCTL operates Starbucks retail stores, in addition to locations in Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, the Cayman Islands and Panama. CCTL and Starbucks plan to open more stores in the coming years, with a commitment toward creating opportunities and delivering a unique customer experience, Ian Dear, founding partner of CCTL and CEO of Margaritaville Caribbean Group, said in the release.

"We are thrilled to introduce the Starbucks brand on the beautiful island of Barbados," he said. "This opening allows us to continue with our solid growth in the region and will build on our long-term relationship with Starbucks while we continue elevating the coffee passion across the Caribbean."

In addition to indoor and outdoor seating, Starbucks Barbados features a pick-up window. Plans are also underway to offer customers a convenient way to place and pay for their orders online, according to the release.

Inside the store, customers will find a mural created by local artist, Sandy Layne, that depicts the tropical foliage of Barbados.

Starbucks has over 33,000 stores worldwide.

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