To an electricity storage revolution – with caveats Barbados Today08/05/20240246 views As Barbados pursues its ambitious 2030-2035 carbon neutrality target, the question of energy storage looms large. How can we bank the power generated from renewable sources like solar and wind… Read more
Concerns even amidst solid economic growth Barbados Today07/05/20240276 views The latest review of the Barbados economy by the Central Bank governor Dr Kevin Greenidge presented the kind of backdrop with which any administration would be pleased. In a world… Read more
Put low-income folks in our green energy future Barbados Today03/05/20240367 views As Barbados continues its ambitious push towards 100 per cent renewable energy – now delayed to 2035 – the government’s policies and programmes must extend the benefits of clean energy… Read more
Heroes walk in our midst Barbados Today01/05/20240459 views We have paused to honour our national heroes’ extraordinary sacrifices and achievements — men and women who fought tirelessly for our rights and freedoms; those who, by projecting a tiny… Read more
No shields from abuse of Cybercrime Bill Barbados Today27/04/20240485 views It is fair to suggest that Barbadians have become more socially and politically engaged, but the form of that engagement is shifting away from the traditional indicators such as mass… Read more
Strong Opposition needed for Barbados’ political prowess Barbados Today26/04/20240709 views What a turbulent political week it has been for the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). A highly-charged members-only meeting was held on Sunday at party headquarters in George Street and the… Read more
Restoring justice by following the rules Barbados Today25/04/20240306 views Late Prime Minister Owen Arthur is remembered for his erudite missives on the limited economic options available to small, open, developing economies like Barbados’. One philosophical position which he espoused… Read more
Let’s go beyond Drax Hall. Start here. Barbados Today24/04/20240353 views The debate around reparations for slavery is a deeply emotional one that cuts to the core of Barbadian notions of justice and accountability. Thus it ought to be. As descendants… Read more
A sad day in the life of a political party Barbados Today23/04/20240425 views Most Barbadians want to exist in a vibrant democracy where there is at least a strong opposition political party to hold the government accountable. This is despite the electorate awarding… Read more
Welfare Department raises alarm about fraudulent cheques Barbados Today20/04/202401.4K views The Welfare Department has advised members of the public, and business owners in particular, to be on alert as fraudulent Welfare cheques are being presented for payment at financial institutions,… Read more