Local NewsNews University academic says B’dos should have seat at decision-making table by Marlon Madden 07/11/2023 written by Marlon Madden 3 min read 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 … Continue Reading 07/11/2023 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Rum producer laments delays in GI registration by Marlon Madden 04/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 04/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews CDB wants faster transition to renewable energy by Marlon Madden 04/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 04/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews BARP secures replacement life plan for members by Marlon Madden 04/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 04/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews CDB outlines obstacles to renewable energy investment by Marlon Madden 03/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 03/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Energy mix by Marlon Madden 02/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 02/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOM Investment in training vital to energy transition goals, says CARICOM SG by Marlon Madden 02/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 02/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews BIBA says corporate tax rate change not enough by Marlon Madden 01/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 01/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Dujon: Provision for reprimand of unethical MPs needed by Marlon Madden 01/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 01/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews DLP leader says parliamentary reform must ensure system of bipartisanship by Marlon Madden 01/11/2023 by Marlon Madden 01/11/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
