Energy

A backlog of solar installations and the global scramble for battery storage technology have been elevated to a matter of “national security”, Minister of Energy Kerrie Symmonds has told Barbados …

The Mangrove Landfill in St Thomas is set for a major transformation into a green energy facility that will convert waste into electricity, Senator Lisa Cummins, the leader of government …

The Mia Mottley administration is moving to aggressively reduce Barbados’ dependence on imported oil in the face of volatile energy prices, the prime minister said in a 90‑minute defence of …

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking …

Former Central Bank Governor Dr Delisle Worrell has warned that Barbados should abandon any expectation of getting cheaper oil deals from its Caribbean partners, since oil and fuel trade within …

After nearly three decades of uncertainty and public concern, the government said on Friday it is finally making headway on the long-delayed remediation of the former Mobil Oil Refinery at …

The government’s drive to upgrade the national grid and accelerate the shift to renewable energy is gathering pace, a senior official said on Friday, with new large-scale battery storage systems …

Barbados must recalibrate its global partnerships as a shift in US foreign policy threatens support for climate and renewable energy causes that are central to the nation’s interests, Minister of …

The renewable energy industry could take a major hit as key sources of international funding come under threat following Washington’s withdrawal from dozens of multilateral organisations, a leading industry consultant …