85 years of standing up for workers

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) was established on October 4, 1941, at a time when working people were demanding a greater say in their lives and livelihoods. What started with...

Fitch keeps B+ rating with a positive outlook

Fitch has affirmed its B+ with a positive outlook credit rating for Barbados, dashing the authorities’ previous hope...

CIF hoping people make use of US$25m available

Organisers of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026, now being held in Barbados, are hoping that participants will...

Costly funding challenge for renewables

Financial barriers, including lenders wary of what they believe are higher risks in the Caribbean, are hindering renewable...

BETCUL celebrates 60 years of service

What began in 1965 as a simple idea among ten Cable & Wireless employees has grown into six...

85 years of standing up for workers

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) was established on October 4, 1941, at a time when working people were demanding a greater say in their...

Fitch keeps B+ rating with a positive outlook

Fitch has affirmed its B+ with a positive outlook credit rating for Barbados, dashing the authorities’ previous hope that the country would have received...

CIF hoping people make use of US$25m available

Organisers of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026, now being held in Barbados, are hoping that participants will capitalise on the US$25 million in...

Costly funding challenge for renewables

Financial barriers, including lenders wary of what they believe are higher risks in the Caribbean, are hindering renewable energy deployment in the region. That is...

BETCUL celebrates 60 years of service

What began in 1965 as a simple idea among ten Cable & Wireless employees has grown into six decades of service, growth and commitment...

Major reduction in corporate tax revenue expected

Government is facing a $115 million reduction in corporate tax revenue, as about 27 companies cease doing business in Barbados and leave the island. That...