University academic says B’dos should have seat at decision-making table Marlon Madden07/11/20230121 views One academic is contending that Barbados and other regional jurisdictions need to have a seat at the table where international decisions are made about the lucrative global business and financial… Read more
Rum producer laments delays in GI registration Marlon Madden04/11/20230219 views The delay in the registration of a potentially lucrative graphical indication (GI) for Barbados rum is not sitting well with this island’s rum producers, who have been trying to get… Read more
CDB wants faster transition to renewable energy Marlon Madden04/11/20230149 views By Marlon Madden President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Dr Gene Leon has thrown out a challenge to regional leaders to quicken their pace in transitioning to full reliance… Read more
BARP secures replacement life plan for members Marlon Madden04/11/20230566 views A year after the group life insurance plan for thousands of seniors was suspended, the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is reporting that a replacement has been found. On… Read more
CDB outlines obstacles to renewable energy investment Marlon Madden03/11/20230150 views The absence of clearly outlined terms and conditions, the small size of projects and weak implementation by governments, have been identified as some of the main obstacles to Barbados and… Read more
Energy mix Marlon Madden02/11/20230282 views Barbados set to surpass solar energy production target; far behind on overall goal By Marlon Madden Barbados is on its way to surpassing its 2030 target for energy production from… Read more
Investment in training vital to energy transition goals, says CARICOM SG Marlon Madden02/11/20230164 views Barbados and the rest of the region are being encouraged to invest in training as they press ahead with their energy transition goals. This advice has come from Caribbean Community… Read more
BIBA says corporate tax rate change not enough Marlon Madden01/11/20230127 views In addition to a change in the corporate tax rate, Barbados must continue to offer value-added in order to attract new global businesses and keep existing ones. This position is… Read more
Dujon: Provision for reprimand of unethical MPs needed Marlon Madden01/11/20230209 views Human and gender rights activist Felicia Dujon wants the planned reformed parliamentary system in Barbados to make provision for parliamentarians to be “reprimanded” for unethical conduct. She gave the suggestion… Read more
DLP leader says parliamentary reform must ensure system of bipartisanship Marlon Madden01/11/20230115 views By Marlon Madden President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Dr Ronnie Yearwood wants a reformed parliamentary system that ensures a spirit of bipartisanship and that the losing political party… Read more