Local NewsNews Barbados most creative among Caribbean countries by Shanna Moore 24/10/2024 written by Shanna Moore Updated by Dawne Parris 24/10/2024 0 min read A+A- Reset Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1.1K Barbados has been declared the most creative country in the Caribbean, following its ranking of 77th on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. The announcement was made by Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman, during the opening of the Global Business Week Conference 2024 at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Delivering the keynote address, Blackman stressed the importance of innovation as the driving force behind the nation’s competitiveness. He urged the government and private sector to focus on sustainable practices and continuous development. Shanna Moore You may also like Elderly man dies in The City 02/01/2025 Ionics Freshwater Limited Desalination Plant still impacted by low water levels 02/01/2025 Four New Year’s Day babies delivered at QEH 01/01/2025