Section
Markets, enterprise, and economic developments.
Lead story
Barbados receives 30 electric buses from China, expanding its fleet to 89 vehicles. The donation aims to enhance public transport and promote clean energy transition on the island.
Read full story
Mark Hill, CEO of Export Barbados (BIDC), highlights the need for Barbadian businesses to adapt export-import strategies amid global trade disruptions. Emphasis on long-term agreements and economic stability in the face of US-China tensions.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds welcomes Colombia's new resident Ambassador to Barbados, emphasizing the potential for enhanced bilateral cooperation and economic opportunities between the two countries.
Bird flu outbreaks led to price spikes as over 30 million egg-laying chickens were culled. Egg prices surged to $5.90 in February due to the impact on production.
Barbados faces economic challenges due to US tariffs, impacting tourism, inflation, and living costs. Economist Jeremy Stephen warns of ripple effects on Caribbean economies, including potential tourism decline.
