Business
November 22, 2024
Barbados and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties at India-CARICOM Summit: Key Areas of Cooperation Discussed
Barbados and India strengthen bilateral ties at India-CARICOM Summit. Discussions focus on health, pharma, climate change, culture, and economic collaboration. Modi offers expertise in agriculture and technology development.
November 21, 2024
Barbados Light & Power Company Granted Permission for New Evidence in FTC Rate Decision Appeal
Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) gains approval to present new evidence in court to challenge Fair Trading Commission's electricity rate decision. Appeal trial to commence on December 3.
November 21, 2024
Barbados Wins Top Honors at 2024 Taste of the Caribbean Competition in Miami
Barbados wins Caribbean National Culinary Team of the Year at 2024 Taste of the Caribbean competition in Miami. Dejuan Toppin and Alex Chandler also receive individual awards. Event held alongside CHTA's CHIEF conference.
November 20, 2024
Barbados Opposition Leader Challenges Government's Borrowing Resolution: A Closer Look at Debt Repurchase and Re-Financing
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne challenges Government's $600 million borrowing from local banks to buy back high-cost debt, aiming to refinance and create fiscal space for key projects. Opposition criticizes lack of transparency.
November 20, 2024
Analyzing Barbados' High Fuel Costs and Their Economic Impact on Businesses and Consumers
This article discusses the impact of high fuel costs on businesses and living expenses in Barbados. It examines factors contributing to the high prices and the need for government intervention to make utilities more affordable for citizens.
November 20, 2024
Barbados Emerges as Lucrative Gateway for UK Trade and Investment Opportunities: Highlights from the 2024 Mission
Barbados positions itself as a gateway for UK trade and investment, highlighting stable economy and infrastructure. UK Trade and Investment Mission to Barbados strengthens partnerships for lucrative opportunities.
November 20, 2024
Central Bank Governor Greenidge Addresses Concerns Over Foreign Exchange Access for Overseas Investments
Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge addresses concerns on accessing foreign exchange for overseas investments, citing ample reserves and ease of transactions through foreign currency accounts. Access through the Central Bank's Forex Online portal is available.
November 19, 2024
Hilton Barbados Hosts 'Harbouring Hope: Operation Blue Recovery' Charity Gala for Hurricane-Hit Fisherfolk in Barbados
A charitable gala at Hilton Barbados Resort raised $100,000 for fisherfolk affected by Hurricane Beryl. The event showcased ocean-inspired arts to support Barbados' devastated fishing industry.
November 19, 2024
Analyzing the Concerns Surrounding the Construction of a Tier 3 Data Centre Amidst Government IT Infrastructure Challenges
The article discusses a recent government email system outage, highlighting trust breaches and operational challenges. It questions the support for constructing a Tier 3 data center due to reliability issues and financial sustainability concerns.
November 19, 2024
Barbados Agricultural Society CEO Assures Poultry Supply Chain Stabilising, Chicken Returning to Stores Soon
Barbados Agricultural Society CEO James Paul assures Barbadians of stabilizing poultry supply chain, with chicken set to return to stores soon. Challenges faced, but system not in total breakdown.
November 18, 2024
Climate Risks Ignored by Businesses in Barbados and the Caribbean, ACCA Study Finds
Businesses in Barbados and the Caribbean are inadequately prepared for climate-related risks, as highlighted in ACCA's report on building resilience against climate disruptions in the region.
November 17, 2024
Pine Hill Dairy Update: More Consistent Supply of Evaporated and Vanilla Milk Expected by Year End
Barbadians can expect a more consistent supply of evaporated and vanilla milk on supermarket shelves by year-end, as Pine Hill Dairy addresses challenges with overseas suppliers and aims for normalcy.