Press Releases

Scotiabank has signed off as the official sponsor of the BMEX Opening Ceremony and Cocktail Reception. BMEX, the Annual Trade Show put on by the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA), will be held from May 25th to 28th, 2012 at the …

Barbados can now exchange international business information with the United Kingdom (UK) following the signing of the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital. The …

The largest, monumental “trompe l’oeil” mural in the region has just been completed in Speightstown by artist John Pugh of California, his wife Annie and Don Small of Barbados. The enormous mural, 80 feet long and 20 feet tall, now …

In spite of a slowing economy and real estate industry, Altman Real Estate Group is moving ahead with making key improvements to its regional business strategy. The company has renewed its focus on the villa sector and formed a partnership …

Construction cost consultants, Rider Levett Bucknall have recently exhibited at the Beijing Overseas Property Investment Show. The four-day show, one of the chief property and real estate sector trade events in China, attracted more than 145,000 visitors looking to invest …

In 2008 the late Prime Minister the Honourable David Thompson declared his vision for the future of the island to develop a Green Economy. The proclamation of this goal resonated with the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) that …

UKAid from the Department of International Development (DFID), GVEP International, South Korea and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have launched a contest to develop innovative ideas to improve energy efficiency and expand access to renewable energy in the Caribbean. The …

Over the last several years, as COT Media Group has diversified its products and services offerings, it has developed and nurtured several companies under the COT umbrella. Each of these companies: COT Printery, COT Innovations Inc, Legin Holdings Inc, Leaf …

A free comprehensive source of credible information on the Barbados real estate market is now available. The Red Book® 2012 provides current and reliable information on real estate in Barbados, showcasing a broad spectrum of residential, commercial and luxury properties …

Scotiabank celebrated Daphne’s recent milestone with a splash of colour. Last December on the occasion of the restaurant’s tenth anniversary, Scotiabank’s Corporate and Commercial division announced its intention to select a special limited edition piece of art that would, in …

The BEF has reaffirmed their commitment to ensure that all Barbadians have access to free Wi-Fi. The initiative of the BEF’s business facilitation pillar was to provide free access to Wi-Fi throughout Barbados by November 11th, 2011.Through a huge outbreak …

Stephen Fenwick, Chief Executive Officer of DHL Express Americas, toured the DHL Barbados facility and met with the Barbadian management team in a recent business trip to the island.  Barbados is one of 50 countries and territories in the Americas …