Decolonizing the Education System of Barbados
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Decolonizing the Education System of Barbados

“If Barbados is to be a powerful nation going forward, our people must be able to not only take knowledge, but to apply that knowledge to solutions in the world.” These were the words of the Minister of Educational Transformation, The Honorable Chad Blackman as he addressed parents and members of the St. Michael North…

Pinelands Creative Workshop Has Raised The Bar!
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Pinelands Creative Workshop Has Raised The Bar!

Exam-ready participants had the opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge as they completed their final assessment in the Bartending & Mixology course developed by the Pinelands Creative Workshop, and executed through the support of The Maria Holder Memorial Trust, the MAID Program, the Inclusive Development Initiative, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, and the…

Teen CEO Summer Camp 2026 Launches with great anticipation
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Teen CEO Summer Camp 2026 Launches with great anticipation

Young entrepreneurs are on the rise as the Teen CEO Summer Camp returns for its second year with registration already surpassed 50%. This hands-on, entrepreneurial and leadership program sets up many young Barbadians with the opportunity to succeed from an early age – an opportunity that was not so readily available for past generations. Founder…

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New Cohort for AutoCAD and Bartending & Mixology Courses Launched by Pinelands Creative Workshop

A third cohort of students were officially welcomed on Tuesday June 9, 2026, continuing to bridge the critical gap between traditional academic qualifications and the practical professional skills demanded by today’s work environment. The Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW) launched the Satellite Program – Facilitating Inclusive Development in Communities! This impactful initiative, targeted to individuals ages…

BHTA Secures Major Grant for Bajan Harvest Hub Initiative
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BHTA Secures Major Grant for Bajan Harvest Hub Initiative

THE Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has been awarded a landmark regional  technical assistance grant from Compete Caribbean Plus (CC+) to develop its transformative  Bajan Harvest Hub initiative, designed to strengthen agriculture-tourism linkages and enhance  food security on the island.  Greg Broomes, BHTA Operations Manager, explained that Bajan Harvest Hub emerged as one of  only five projects across the Caribbean to receive funding under the programme, which is  intended to increase the competitiveness of clusters and value chains, while integrating green  innovation, climate resilience and environmental sustainability into their operations.  Providing further details he noted, “Bajan Harvest Hub, a cluster development initiative  executed in partnership with the Barbados Agricultural Society, with support from the Inter- American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, is designed to improve the tourism industry’s  access to fresh, high-quality local produce on a consistent basis, build linkages between tourism  and agriculture and ensure that the tourism dollar stretches as far as possible.  “Currently we have nine hospitality enterprises including a mixture of hotels, restaurants and  catering companies, slated to participate in the pilot project, which is essentially a business  model built around a centralised, digitally enabled coordination mechanism to manage the  supply of produce through packaging facilities from five local farmers in the first phase   “This will be backed by ongoing demand assessments and supply agreements tailored to  shifting demand and supply patterns throughout the year. The initiative will also increase the  competitiveness of local farmers, while creating opportunities to substitute imports with locally  grown produce. At the same time, it will also provide marketing opportunities for the tourism  sector to sustainably create and leverage farm-to-table experiences.”  Broomes added that another key feature of the project is the strong focus on inclusion through  the advancement of comprehensive economic opportunities, particularly for small and  vulnerable farmers, including women:  “By pooling their produce with larger suppliers, farmers will gain market access that would  otherwise be difficult to achieve independently. Additionally, by reinforcing agriculture-tourism  linkages, Bajan Harvest Hub will enhance competitiveness by reducing reliance on imported  produce while improving food security.   This will not only augur well for both sectors but ultimately for the country as a whole, as the  overall goal is to ensure that the benefits tourism brings to Barbados, expand throughout the  entire economy.”  The highly competitive Compete Caribbean + Cluster and Value Chain Grant Programme saw 46  applications from across the region, with Barbados’ Bajan Harvest Hub standing out for its  innovative approach to coordinating the demand and supply of local produce to ensure  reliability and consistency in the supply chain, while strengthening the resilience of local  farmers and increasing the inclusion of women and the youth.   Compete Caribbean + (CC+) is a private sector development programme jointly funded by the  Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth &  Development Office (FCDO), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the Government of  Canada.  (PR) Other bustiness and development stories: Click Here!

BEC Outlines Budget Priorities
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BEC Outlines Budget Priorities

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026 the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) held a press briefing at its headquarters to outline critical private-sector priorities for the upcoming national Budget, calling for a “modernized” regulatory environment to spark growth amidst rising global and local pressures.Executive Director Sheena Mayers-Granville emphasized that while some sectors show encouraging growth, many businesses…

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Unscheduled Holiday Leaves local Businesses to Pivot

While store shelves across Barbados are currently overflowing with teddy bears and customizable gift sets for the ‘month of love,’ the focus shifted abruptly in the early hours of February 12th.  Following the conclusion of the 2026 General Election, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley declared Friday the 13th a national bank holiday which was a…

Recharging the Driven: The Story of Self-Care Coach Kathleen Brathwaite
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Recharging the Driven: The Story of Self-Care Coach Kathleen Brathwaite

Bridgetown, Barbados – May 6, 2025– In today’s high-octane world, the pursuit of success often comes at a steep price: burnout. But what if self-care wasn’t just a fleeting indulgence, but a powerful, sustainable strategy for high-performing individuals? This week, News on the Go’s Lui the Bajan sat down with Kathleen Brathwaite, a dynamic Self-Care…

Frontline Trading: Barbados Bedroom Makeover for Project IMMPACT.
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Frontline Trading: Barbados Bedroom Makeover for Project IMMPACT.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Local business Frontline Trading has officially kicked off its ambitious “Interior Mind-blowing Makeover Pact” (Project IMMPACT) on Monday, March 31, 2025, under the inspiring theme “Building The Community.” This initiative underscores Frontline Trading’s commitment to not only driving sales but also making a tangible positive impact on the Barbadian community and beyond,…

Future Business Leaders Honoured at BEF $20 Challenge Awards
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Future Business Leaders Honoured at BEF $20 Challenge Awards

BRIDGETOWN, ST. MICHAEL – The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management was the vibrant backdrop on April 5, 2025, for the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation (BEF) awards ceremony, celebrating the remarkable achievements of young participants in its 12th annual $20 Challenge. This impactful initiative, a cornerstone in fostering youth entrepreneurship, is proudly supported by…