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Barbados instant payment system BiMPay to ‘transform payments’ from March 2026
Global Government Fintech
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August 18, 2025
The Central Bank of Barbados has announced details of an instant payment system (IPS) named BiMPay intended to ‘transform payments’ across the Caribbean island from March 2026. The IPS will allow individuals, businesses and government to send and...
Barbadians urged to nurture young talent for renewable energy future
Barbados Today
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August 16, 2025
15 Barbados must urgently invest in equipping its youth with the skills and opportunities to drive the island’s clean energy revolution, Minister of Energy Senator Lisa Cummins said, as she called for greater parental and institutional support at...
Export Barbados Launches Free Global Tariffs & Rules Lookup Tool
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Instant access to live duty rates, rules of origin, and compliance guidance-now freely available Bridgetown, Barbados - August 15, 2025 - Export Barbados (BIDC) today unveiled its Free Global Tariffs & Rules Lookup tool, offering...
Plan to stem nursing exodus
The Nation Barbados
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August 15, 2025
With an increasing loss of nursing talent to higher-paying overseas markets, Barbados is moving to strengthen retention efforts while expanding domestic training. Minister of Health and Wellness, The Most Honourable Senator Dr Jerome Walcott, said...
Caribbean Leaders to “Reimagine” Tourism at Barbados Conference
Caribbean Journal
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August 15, 2025
From strategies to boost airlift to unlocking growth in sports, wellness and cruise tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference will address the key issues shaping the region’s future as a leading...
University of Florida researchers working to grow the Barbados Cherry
WCJB - TV 20 News - Florida
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August 15, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - University of Florida researchers are working on growing a cherry that normally doesn’t thrive in the United States. Officials say they are working with a Brazilian colleague to study “Acerola,” also called the Barbados...
T&T karting duo at Barbados meet
Trinidad Express
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August 15, 2025
Two young karting participants will represent Trinidad and Tobago at a regional karting competition in Barbados this weekend. Abhishek Ramdeen, 12, and Alex Sharma, 14, are competing in the inaugural Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) OK-J...
Lydford Mines invests in new technology
Radio Jamaica
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August 15, 2025
Jackie Millington, CEO of Lydford Mines, says the company is holding its share in the highly competitive U.S. construction and mining industry through constant innovation, investment in research, and new technologies to cut costs. Ms Millington,...
Barbadian youth leader Ashley Lashley appointed to UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
Barbados Today
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August 12, 2025
238 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of fourteen young climate leaders to the third cohort of his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, including Ashley Lashley of Barbados, a passionate advocate...
From destruction to development: Why Barbados needs a smarter approach to cannabis
Barbados Today
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August 14, 2025
89 From destruction to development: Why Barbados needs a smarter approach to cannabis Last week, The Barbados Police Service destroyed nearly 6 000 kilogrammes of illegal drugs valued at $66 million. The tightly secured disposal, described by...
Capital markets becoming more accessible through technology
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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August 14, 2025
Technological development has already made dynamic contributions to capital markets, making them more accessible and decentralised. The observation came from Managing Director of the Barbados Stock Exchange, Marlon Yarde, as he discussed the topic...
Barbados has a unique opportunity to champion harm reduction at COP11
The Nation Barbados
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August 11, 2025
By Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance This year, the world’s eyes will turn to Geneva as leaders gather for COP11, the World Health Organization’s critical conference on tobacco control. As decisions are made that will impact...
Barbados and India sign MoU to establish state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 11, 2025
The Governments of Barbados and India have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a cutting-edge Coconut Processing Plant on the island, marking a significant milestone in Barbados’ re-industrialisation efforts and...
The tint law lands September 1—but can Barbados see itself clearly?
Barbados Today
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August 13, 2025
145 On September 1, Barbados’ new tint regulations take effect. The amendment to the Road Traffic Act will limit the darkness of vehicle windows, giving law enforcement a clearer view inside. Attorney General Dale Marshall has framed the change as...
Our Work in Latin America and the Caribbean Has Only Just Begun
The Rockefeller Foundation
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August 18, 2025
“Local people and partners have to be part of the work we do,” she says. “We come with a well-respected brand, but we need community engagement and to listen to their knowledge. You can only do that here; it can’t happen in an office in D.C.” The...
Barbados, India, sign ground breaking agreement to establish coconut processing plant
The Nation Barbados
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August 10, 2025
The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant on the island. The signing of the MOU is seen as a bold step...
Barbados and India Going Nuts Together With New Coconut Plant.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 10, 2025
- Advertisement - Barbados and India have signed a major agreement to build a modern coconut processing plant in Barbados. The deal was sealed at Pelican House in St. Michael, with senior officials from both countries attending. The project is...
Barbados and India sign agreement to establish coconut processing plant
Jamaica Observer
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August 9, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant on the island. The signing of the...
Caribbean Tourism Organization set to host upcoming industry conference in Barbados in
Dominica News Online
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August 12, 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to host its 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), an event dedicated to exploring innovative strategies to enhance airlift capacity and unlock new growth avenues across sports,...
Barbados set for Caribbean’s largest green hydrogen plant
Barbados Today
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August 9, 2025
80 Barbados is poised to become home to the largest and most technologically advanced renewable energy power plant in the English-speaking Caribbean, with construction of a $350 million hybrid facility expected to begin by March next year, senior...