NISSS moves to join BiMPay Jenique Belgrave14/06/202601.7K views The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) will be incorporated into BiMPay in its second phase, allowing pensioners and other contributors quicker access to their funds. Moments before BiMPay,… Read more
BiMPay praised as credit unions call for further reform Shamar Blunt13/06/202601.2K views The head of one of Barbados’ largest credit unions has welcomed the launch of the country’s new national instant payment system, BiMPay, while urging policymakers to address longstanding barriers that… Read more
BiMPay goes live: Barbados launches instant digital payments system Jenique Belgrave13/06/20260706 views Barbados’ national instant payment system, BiMPay, has officially gone live, enabling individuals, businesses, and government agencies to send and receive money instantly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.… Read more
Barbados gearing up to strengthen financial sector Ricardo Roberts11/06/20260479 views Barbados is tightening its regulatory framework to secure its standing as a reputable global business hub. To support those efforts, it has launched a major educational drive to prepare the… Read more
Interbank transfers only to pause ahead of BIMPay launch Emmanuel Joseph09/06/202601.2K views Barbadians will face a brief overnight halt in interbank money transfers on Friday as the Central Bank switches national payment rails to the new BIMPay platform, with services set to… Read more
Dr Worrell: Proper financial management crucial for small countries Emmanuel Joseph08/06/2026039 views Former Central Bank Governor, Dr Delisle Worrell has advised regional governments to prioritise good financial management if they want to achieve swifter growth. Dr Worrell offered the suggestion in his… Read more
Bajan youth trail regional peers in green economy awareness Lourianne Graham05/06/20260177 views Despite Barbados’ strong focus on climate resilience, a new study has found that the island’s youth lag behind their regional counterparts in awareness of green and circular economy activities. The… Read more
Women benefit from Egi and JMMB International Masterclass Barbados Today05/06/2026039 views Egi Women, in partnership with JMMB International, recently hosted the third edition of its highly anticipated Women & Wealth Masterclass. The event brought together women from across Barbados for an… Read more
PMs agree new push on Barbados–Canada partnership in Toronto talks Jenique Belgrave05/06/20260330 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Canadian counterpart Mark Carnet have wrapped up a series of bilateral talks in Toronto with a commitment to deepen economic and strategic ties between Barbados… Read more
Caribbean urged to challenge ‘discriminatory’ global financial system Ricardo Roberts04/06/20260134 views A Caribbean think tank leader has called for urgent reform of the global financial system, arguing that entrenched inequalities and historical injustices continue to stifle the region’s development and climate… Read more