– Cuban to produce engines for electric tricycles using Chinese technology– Cuba and Russia discuss cooperation in construction HOLGUIN, Cuba, (ACN) – Tauba Holmotor S.U.R.L., one of the state-owned MSMEs in the Cuban eastern province of Holguin, will produce for the first time in Cuba engines for electric tricycles, which... Read more

NEW YORK / MEXICO CITY –  Credlix, a leading global provider of supply chain financing solutions, has expanded its operations into Mexico, backed by a $50 million investment from Moglix, Asia’s largest B2B e-commerce brand. This move aligns with Credlix’s goal of empowering exporters in developing markets to meet the rising import demand from US... Read more

The memorandum seeks to collaboratively identify large-scale projects in the private sector within the province of Córdoba. USA / ARGENTINA – IDB Invest and the Bank of the Province of Córdoba (BPC) have formalized a memorandum of understanding establishing a non-exclusive cooperation framework between the two institutions to foster sustainable... Read more

GENEVA, Switzerland – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.” WSOC will take place from 1-3 October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc. This year’s event takes place against... Read more

LONDON, England – Poverty is humankind’s greatest challenge, affecting more than one billion people globally. To address this immense task, the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN) held its 9th annual meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the end of August.Kelebogile Maimela, head of innovation and partnerships at the Commonwealth Secretariat, participated... Read more

LONDON, England – The Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda is making decisive strides in elevating national agricultural data infrastructure, using its convening power to bring together stakeholders who can deliver a step-change in the sector.In June, a multi-stakeholder regional dialogue in the Caribbean, hosted by the government of Barbados, interrogated the idea... Read more

With growing concerns about road safety, Sagicor General Insurance is taking proactive steps to promote responsible driving habits. The company has launched the Sagicor Drive feature within the Sagicor GO app, which rewards clients for safe driving behaviour.   General Manager of Sagicor General Insurance Inc for Barbados and the... Read more

Government is looking to address long-standing concerns about the ease of doing business in the country through several new initiatives, according to Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins.   Speaking at the launch of Global Business Week 2024 on Monday, she outlined key measures aimed at simplifying business... Read more

A group of students who participated in the Barbados National Oil Company Ltd (BNOCL) and Barbados National Terminal Company Ltd (BNTCL) 2024 internship programme have reported being better prepared for their future careers, having gained valuable experience in the energy sector.   BNOCL and BNTCL have successfully concluded this year’s... Read more

Barbadians are being urged to complete their Christmas shopping early, as the cost of goods is expected to increase sharply due to soaring freight rates.   Chairman of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (BCCI) Revitalisation of Bridgetown Committee, Eddy Abed, advised that consumers should act quickly to avoid... Read more

The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has signalled its commitment to a future-forward approach with the appointment of Greg Broomes, a leading expert in international development and finance, as its new operations manager.   The appointment of Broomes, a fellow chartered and certified accountant and project management professional, signals... Read more

The contentious issue of chicken wing imports has once again been thrust into the spotlight by the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), which argues that the demand for the imported poultry products is artificially inflated to benefit a select few, whilst jeopardising the livelihoods of local farmers.   James Paul, the... Read more

Protests are taking place across France over the nomination of right-wing Michel Barnier as the new prime minister, after an inconclusive election in which the left won the largest number of seats. More than 100 protests are expected to take place on Saturday, with people already on the streets in... Read more

Senior Minister Kerrie Symmonds recently condemned the actions of Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne, saying his former parliamentary colleague had abandoned not just the Barbados Labour Party, but also the people of the Christ Church South constituency he still represents. Speaking at the nomination meeting for Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight as... Read more