The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) is questioning a BL&P proposal to undertake the rental of two diesel generators. In a statement on Sunday, BCEN said renting generators is often associated …
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Following the parliamentary debate on the Utilities Regulation (Amendment) Bill, Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) Company is advocating for comprehensive regulatory reform. The company believes that the Bill is specifically …
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IFC signed an agreement with the Government of Barbados that will harness private sector capital and expertise to develop the country’s first utility-scale onshore wind farm, marking a significant leap …
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A top executive with leading car manufacturer BMW foresees significant growth in Barbados’ electric vehicle (EV) market. Speaking during a media briefing at the company’s showroom at Automotive Art in …
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Effective midnight, Sunday, October 15, the retail prices of all liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders will increase. The new price of the100-lb cylinder will be $153.70, an increase of $2.80; …
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Barbadians are being advised to brace for potentially higher oil prices in the near future, as a result of the new conflict between Israel and Palestine. And Minister of Foreign …
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Flex Farms to be used to grow fresh greens year-round, promote sustainability, empower vulnerable communities
A non-profit organisation in Barbados is one of three beneficiaries of a new climate-smart agriculture pilot project to address food insecurity in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) through …
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The Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) could face a $100 000 fine if a Fair Trading Commission (FTC) probe finds that the utility breached the Guaranteed Standards of Service …
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Hindsbury Primary School in Hamlet Gap, St. Michael, saw a green and educational transformation on Friday as students came together to observe National Arbour Day. Led by Art and Composition …
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Electricity is being gradually restored across the country following an island-wide power outage that occurred around 11:30 a.m. The outage which disrupted activity across Barbados triggered the closure of schools …