Tag: Business
US$17.6b in climate investment pipeline
Billions of dollars in projects, financing and entrepreneurial opportunities in the Caribbean have emerged from an inaugural summit that was recently held in Barbados...
Green cars taking over
Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up about 70 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Barbados.
Industry leaders say the rapid transformation has...
BEC calls for protection of rights and dignity of workers
The Barbados Employers' Confederation (BEC) says it has noted with concern the recent allegations made “against a private, Barbados-based construction firm” regarding exploitation of...
BESCO to sever 10 employees after 2026 sugar harvest
The Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) will sever 10 employees following the conclusion of the 2026 sugar harvest.
The company said the move...
Barbados tops CDB evaluation
Barbados has stood out as the strongest performers among five Caribbean countries benefiting from policy-based loans (PBLs) provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
That...
Plans for small business centre
Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...