EnergyLocal News Govt drafting local content law for energy jobs as domestic gas output shrinks by Ricardo Roberts 30/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 4 min read The government is moving to secure jobs for its citizens in oil, gas and renewable energy through new legislation now in an advanced stage, Minister for Energy Kerrie Symmonds has … Continue Reading 30/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News Electric postal cart signals shift towards greener postal fleet by Shamar Blunt 29/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 29/06/2026 A new electric utility cart for the Barbados Postal Service marks the first tangible step in a planned overhaul of the agencyโs vehicle fleet, as the government pushes towards its … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Light & Power at 115 toasts staff by Shamar Blunt 20/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 20/06/2026 The Barbados Light & Power Company used its 115th anniversary on Friday to highlight the people behind its operations, pairing the milestone with a staff awards ceremony and news of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyEnergyLocal News Govt signals possible extension as fuel costs strain households by Emmanuel Joseph 18/06/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 18/06/2026 A short-term $7.9m subsidy designed to cushion households and businesses from rising fuel costs that was set to expire at month-end may be extended, Barbados TODAY can exclusively reveal, after … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal NewsTechnologyTransportation Humphrey: Barbados needs infrastructural upgrades by Ricardo Roberts 11/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 11/06/2026 Government is embarking on an ambitious goal to upgrade its transport networks, accelerate digital integration, and expand renewable energy to boost national resilience and global competitiveness. โSpeaking at the 12th … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Symmonds: Energy transition to top $2 billion by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 It cost more than $2 billion for Barbados to wean itself off fossil fuel dependence as it advances its 2030 energy goals, acting Prime Minister Kerry Symmonds revealed on Tuesday. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergy BCEN calls for more focus to be placed on energy transformation by Ricardo Roberts 03/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 03/06/2026 Executive Chairman of the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN), Maureen Holder, is encouraging government leaders, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to look beyond immediate energy stabilisation and focus on broader … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Ministry of Energy puts 19 offshore blocks out to tender by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 The Mottley administration has opened a new offshore licensing drive, offering 19 ultra-deepwater blocks to international energy companies while insisting that bidders meet strengthened climate and environmental standards. The 2026 … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Caribbean urged to unite on renewable energy procurement by Shamar Blunt 26/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 26/05/2026 Caribbean governments are being urged to pool their purchasing power and standardise procurement systems to drive down electricity costs and attract greater investment in renewable energy, as the region confronts … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News 150MW battery storage โto stabilise grid, boost solar expansionโ by Ricardo Roberts 20/05/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 20/05/2026 Barbados is moving to procure about 150MW of grid-scale battery storage in an effort to stabilise an overstrained electricity network and clear the way for a new wave of solar … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail