Barbados Participates in First Saudi-Caribbean Investment Forum

Senior Minister Dr William Duguid led the Barbados contingent at the forum.

Barbados Participates in First Saudi-Caribbean Investment Forum

By Barbados Loop News A Barbados delegation led by Dr William Duguid, Senior Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, showcased a range of investment opportunities in Barbados at the first Saudi-Caribbean Investment Forum. Other members of the delegation included Paula Byer, acting deputy permanent secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, Sandra Payne, deputy chief executive officer, Invest […]

Barbuda Developers Accused of ‘Greenwashing’ With Human Rights Assessment

Barbuda Developers Accused of ‘Greenwashing’ With Human Rights Assessment

By Gemma Handy, Antigua Observer Developers behind the controversial Peace, Love and Happiness (PLH) project in Barbuda have been accused of “greenwashing” regarding a probe they commissioned to assess the impact of the massive scheme on local residents’ human rights. Swiss consultancy firm Focus Right is said to have interviewed more than 70 Barbudans to […]

Antigua Government Accuses Local Bank ECAB of Frustrating Attempts at Divestment

Antigua Government Accuses Local Bank ECAB of Frustrating Attempts at Divestment

By Santana Salmon, Caribbean National Weekly The Antigua and Barbuda government has accused the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) of engaging in a pattern of frustration to prevent the administration from retaining ordinary shares in the bank. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking on a radio program, said the ECAB board of directors had given a […]