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"Scores of young people are being prepared for the tourism industry through the Job Start Tourism program, a collaboration between the government and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association."
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Barbados Agricultural Society CEO calls for greater renewable energy investment in the farming industry to reduce costs and support food security. High temperatures in Barbados highlight the need for sustainable solutions.
The absence of clear terms and conditions, small project sizes, and weak government implementation are identified as obstacles to private sector investment in the renewable energy sector in Barbados and other Caribbean states.
Dr Hyginus “Gene” Leon, President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), emphasizes the untapped potential for renewable energy in the region and urges the government to power their buildings and facilities with green energy.
JetBlue and CIBC FirstCaribbean have partnered with Mastercard to launch two credit cards for customers in the Caribbean region, offering exclusive rewards and the opportunity to earn TrueBlue points for travel.
