Humphrey: Barbados needs infrastructural upgrades Ricardo Roberts11/06/20260461 views 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. Speaking at the 12th… Read more
Symmonds: Energy transition to top $2 billion Lourianne Graham03/06/20260148 views 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
BCEN calls for more focus to be placed on energy transformation Ricardo Roberts03/06/2026034 views 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
Ministry of Energy puts 19 offshore blocks out to tender Lourianne Graham02/06/20260780 views 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
Caribbean urged to unite on renewable energy procurement Shamar Blunt26/05/20260162 views 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
150MW battery storage ‘to stabilise grid, boost solar expansion’ Ricardo Roberts20/05/20260304 views 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
Symmonds: ‘Storm clouds’ ahead after OPEC exit Ricardo Roberts29/04/20260180 views Barbados could face heightened economic uncertainty despite possible short-term fuel price relief following the United Arab Emirates’ exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Senior Minister Kerrie… Read more
New deal includes farming, energy, Spanish as second language Ricardo Roberts28/04/20260465 views Barbados and Venezuela on Monday announced an ambitious strategic partnership spanning food production, energy investment and language integration, as Bridgetown hosted the first high-level visit by Caracas’ new leadership since… Read more
Tariff battle looms over $350m green hydrogen plant Emmanuel Joseph20/04/20260888 views Barbadians will be able to own nearly one-third of a $350 million hybrid renewable energy power plant that promises more stable electricity bills but not necessarily cheaper ones, Barbados TODAY… Read more
Exclusive: Solar backlog, battery storage ‘now national security matter’ Ricardo Roberts14/04/20260923 views 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… Read more