Natural gas network grows in major upgrade
The National Petroleum Corporation (NPC) has taken a significant step towards energy modernisation with the completion of a major upgrade and expansion of the national natural gas grid, bringing service to more consumers in previously unconnected communities islandwide, Minister of Energy and Business Senator Lisa Cummins has revealed. She announced that the capital mains replacement […]
Govt invests over $200K in vertical farming
In a bid to modernise agriculture and strengthen food security, the government is investing over $200 000 in state-of-the-art vertical farming systems. The first set of units, including three large commercial farms and three compact farms, is expected to arrive in May and become operational by June. Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir confirmed the initiative […]
Barbados pushing oil and gas recovery with new tech
The government is ramping up efforts to boost oil and gas production by introducing new recovery techniques and sustainability initiatives as part of its evolving energy strategy. Minister of Energy and Business Lisa Cummins revealed that an extensive review of the nation’s onshore wells is underway, along with the introduction of programmes aimed at enhanced […]