PM make case for energy security as resilience to global shocks Barbados Today18/03/2026092 views 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… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260372 views 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… Read more
Worrell: Barbados can’t get cheaper oil deals in CARICOM as regional trade still in US dollars Emmanuel Joseph06/03/202603.2K views 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… Read more
Gov’t moving to clean up former Mobil refinery site Ricardo Roberts06/03/20260797 views 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… Read more
Govt advances renewable energy drive with grid storage projects Shamar Blunt06/03/2026089 views 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… Read more
Symmonds: ‘Don’t depend on US to support what matters to us’ Barbados Today10/01/20260246 views 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… Read more
Barbados’ clean energy drive faces funding risk Emmanuel Joseph09/01/20260150 views 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… Read more
Fisheries officials call for better data to drive energy transition Lourianne Graham05/12/2025067 views The Fisheries Division on Thursday urged stronger data collection to support the country’s shift to renewable energy, warning that the marine industry’s dependence on fossil fuels poses economic and environmental… Read more
Renewables body wants ‘fair access’ to grid after new utility licence approved Emmanuel Joseph29/11/2025097 views The Barbados Renewable Energy Association has called for urgent guarantees of fair access and transparency in the island’s power industry after the government granted Barbados Light and Power Company a… Read more
Govt, Light & Power sign licences to unlock $500m in renewable projects Lourianne Graham29/11/20250161 views Barbados has secured its electricity supply for decades to come after the Ministry of Energy signed new licences with the Barbados Light and Power Company, clearing the path for more… Read more