Business
March 6, 2024
National Financial Literacy Summit 2025: Supporting Youth Understanding of Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Business Development
The Ministry of Energy and Business will host the National Financial Literacy Summit in 2025, aiming to educate youth on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development. Minister Lisa Cummins announced the initiative.
March 6, 2024
Tissue Culture Lab to Boost Agricultural Capacity with $60M Investment: Minister Weir
New $60 million tissue culture lab to enhance crop production in Barbados, Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir predicts improved yield. Facility includes seed bank to aid replanting in emergencies, and fights pests.
March 6, 2024
Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir Reports Post-Pandemic Food Production Rebound in 2023
Browse our latest update on food production featuring insights from Agriculture Minister Indar Weir, detailing industry growth post-pandemic and the rise of key commodities in 2023. Follow for more.
March 6, 2024
Barbados Banking Hurdles Delay Full Implementation of Medicinal Marijuana Industry, Minister Weir Optimistic About Business Potential
Barbados' medicinal marijuana industry faces banking hurdles, with Minister Indar Weir navigating US restrictions. Efforts are driven by the potential for a profitable business, leveraging CARICOM support for progress.
March 6, 2024
NPC Maintenance Work in The City May Affect Gas Pressure for Coleridge, James, and Lucas Streets - BGIS/KNB
The National Petroleum Corporation (NPC) will conduct maintenance on March 5 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. in The City, impacting gas pressure in Coleridge, James, and Lucas Streets.
March 5, 2024
Barbados Introduces Ownership Opportunities for Sugar Industry Workers: Minister Indar Weir Announces Historic Transition
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security Indar Weir announces historic ownership opportunity for sugar industry workers in Barbados. Barbados Agricultural Management Company identifies 11,002 eligible individuals for equity.
March 5, 2024
Global Facebook and Instagram Outages Hit Hundreds of Thousands Users on Tuesday: Downdetector
Meta Platforms-owned Facebook & Instagram experienced a global outage affecting hundreds of thousands of users, with disruptions starting at 10:00 a.m. ET. Meta acknowledged the issue and is working on resolving it.
March 5, 2024
Government Minister Advises Against Seeking Discounts from Friends and Family Running Small Businesses
Government Minister highlights importance of fair pricing in small businesses. Senator Lisa Cummins discourages seeking discounts from friends and family running small enterprises, emphasizing the need to support their endeavors.
March 4, 2024
Barbados Tourism Minister Urges Hoteliers to Seize Opportunity Amid Airlift Surge
"Airlift to Barbados on the rise as Tourism Minister urges hoteliers to maximize opportunity. Government boosts air traffic, with additional 12,544 seats anticipated. Emphasis on data analytics and industry transparency."
March 3, 2024
Barbados to Host Global Supply Chain Forum with UNCTAD Partnership
Barbados to host the inaugural Global Supply Chain Forum in partnership with UNCTAD from May 21-24 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Key discussions on supply chain challenges and solutions.
March 3, 2024
Barbados' Welcome Stamp Programme: 400 Approvals in 2020, Majority from US - Minister Reports
Learn about Barbados' Welcome Stamp program, allowing international travelers to work from Barbados with a 12-month visa. The majority of applicants are from the US. Over 8,300 applicants so far.
March 2, 2024
Barbados Tourism Minister Calls for Diversified Attractions to Boost Visitor Spend: Full Story Inside
Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill emphasizes the need for diverse attractions to drive visitor spending in Barbados during the annual Estimates Debate in Parliament.