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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1.6K 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 Stepfather jailed after decades-old sexual abuse case 13/07/2026 Central bank orders alignment of spending caps amid user complaints 13/07/2026 Banks โmay chargeโ biz for BiMPay transfers, kept free for individuals 13/07/2026