Caribbean urged to unite on renewable energy procurement Shamar Blunt26/05/20260169 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 Roberts20/05/20260317 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 Roberts29/04/20260181 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 Roberts28/04/20260476 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 Joseph20/04/20260904 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 Roberts14/04/20260924 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
Govt revisits Mangrove landfill as waste-to-energy plant Lourianne Graham24/03/20260174 views 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… Read more
PM make case for energy security as resilience to global shocks Barbados Today18/03/20260100 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 Today17/03/20260392 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