BusinessEconomyLocal NewsTechnology Governor: BiMPay transactions will remain free by Jenique Belgrave 15/06/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 2 min read Barbados will not transition to a cashless economy, the Central Bank governor said on Monday, moving to reassure the public even as digital payment systems rapidly reshape how people and … Continue Reading 15/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTechnology Future Caribbean launches $140K AI ‘buildathon’ to spur innovation by Lauryn Escamilla 15/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 15/06/2026 Future Caribbean has launched a global US$70 000 ($140 000) agentic AI ‘buildathon’ aimed at helping to create the next generation of Caribbean-born technology companies. The initiative, which was formally … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News BiMPay moves nearly $8m in first weekend despite early issues by Jenique Belgrave 15/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 15/06/2026 New national instant payment system BiMPay is “working well”, as nearly $8m passed through more than 20 000 transactions in two days of operations despite some users experiencing registration challenges, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Hospitality training scheme draws nearly 3 000 applicants in three months – Govt by Jenique Belgrave 15/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 15/06/2026 With nearly 3 000 applications in just over three months, the Barbados Hospitality Gateway Training Initiative (BHGTI) is gaining rapid traction as the government moves to fill thousands of vacancies … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Bajans mixed on BiMPay as opinions shape early response by Lauryn Escamilla 15/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 15/06/2026 Just days after BiMPay officially went live, Barbadians are already divided over whether the island’s newest digital payment platform is the future of doing business or another service they still … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Record arrivals and ‘Tourism 3.0’ shared at BHTA awards by Ricardo Roberts 14/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 14/06/2026 Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill announced historic growth in the tourism sector, revealing that Barbados closed the previous year with its highest-ever visitor arrivals. Speaking at the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News NISSS moves to join BiMPay by Jenique Belgrave 14/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 14/06/2026 The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) will be incorporated into BiMPay in its second phase, allowing pensioners and other contributors quicker access to their funds. Moments before BiMPay, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessCommunityLocal News BL&P celebrates anniversary milestone by Jenique Belgrave 14/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 14/06/2026 This week will be one of reflection for the island’s lone electricity company as it marks 115 years of existence on the island. Marking the anniversary, staff of the Barbados … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News BiMPay praised as credit unions call for further reform by Shamar Blunt 13/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 13/06/2026 The head of one of Barbados’ largest credit unions has welcomed the launch of the country’s new national instant payment system, BiMPay, while urging policymakers to address longstanding barriers that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEducationLocal News BIMAP to launch hands-on workplace safety training by Lourianne Graham 12/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 12/06/2026 Workers across Barbados are expected to receive specialised hazardous waste and industrial safety training from September as the Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP) moves to strengthen workplace safety … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
