The Barbadian government is addressing long-standing concerns about the ease of doing business in the country with several new initiatives, according to Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. During the launch of Global Business Week 2024, Senator Cummins outlined key strategies aimed at simplifying business processes, modernizing outdated legislation, and making the island more...
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One of the leading law firms in Barbados, Clarke Gittens Farmer, has rebranded itself as CGF, marking a major step forward in its evolution. This rebranding includes a fresh new logo, a modern website, and a strategic move to a ".law" domain, underscoring the firm's commitment to leadership in the Caribbean legal landscape. Central to this rebranding is the establishment of CGF Advisory Services Ltd, a...
Amid growing concerns about rising temperatures on the island, Solar Dynamics Ltd., a long-established renewable energy company in Barbados, has introduced a cost-effective solution to combat the sweltering heat: solar-powered air conditioning units. Known for its innovative solar water heating systems since 1974, Solar Dynamics continues to expand its portfolio with these new sustainable cooling...
BWH Hotels, the global hospitality giant known for brands like Best Western and SureStay Hotels, has been making significant strides in expanding its presence across the Caribbean. This includes newly opened properties in Aruba and Curaçao, with a robust pipeline of additional hotels set to launch throughout the region. In an interview with Caribbean Journal Invest, Bill Clegg, Regional Director of...
A regional gathering focused on "Financing Circular Economy Solutions for Waste Management" concluded on September 6. Funded by the EU's Zero Waste in the Caribbean initiative and co-financed by German Cooperation alongside CARIFORUM, the meeting brought together over 60 waste-management experts to explore financial solutions for transforming waste into opportunities within the circular economy. Held...
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has urged for enhanced collaboration among key tourism stakeholders across the Caribbean, emphasizing their pivotal role in driving the region’s economic progress. Speaking at the ASTA Caribbean Showcase in Curaçao, Gooding-Edghill highlighted the importance of governments and tourism agencies strengthening alliances to boost the...
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) has unveiled an exciting lineup of events for Tourism Week 2024, emphasizing the sector’s global impact on economies and cultural exchange. Scheduled from September 22 to 28, these events coincide with World Tourism Day and adopt the theme "Tourism and Peace – 30 Years of Connecting People to Places and Cultures." Marsha Alleyne, Chief Product Development...
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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has selected Antigua and Barbuda as the venue for the 43rd Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), set to take place from May 18-22, 2025. This major event will draw global buyers and regional suppliers, positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a rising star in Caribbean tourism. “Our twin-island nation is now a focal point for international travel and...