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Bajan Company Streaming Caribbean To The World

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

An innovative Barbados company is using the global power of the internet to promote the Caribbean in faraway lands. The Bimventures-shepherded and -funded company, Caribbean Streaming Network (CSN) in Barbados is showcasing Caribbean events and culture to the world through the online programming of locally-hosted and -produced events. State-of-the-art Live Internet Streaming by CSN offered access to the three-day conference hosted this summer by the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) - Caribbean Sea Commission at University of the West Indies' Cave Hill campus from July 7 to 9.

British Airways CEO Addresses The Caribbean On Autumn Visit To The Region

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways, will be visiting the Caribbean this October. The three-day visit to Barbados, between 8 and 11 October 2010, will coincide with a leadership strategy conference, organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation. The CTO, a Barbados-based development and sustainable tourism organisation representing 34 Caribbean countries and territories, will also be hosting the UK flag carrier's CEO during his stay.

Catalyst team prepares for best employers awards

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The team of consultants at Caribbean Catalyst Inc. has been busy in the field for the past six weeks working with companies which are participating in the Barbados' Best Employers (BBE) Awards.

Sustainable Tourism Specialist Gail Henry Returns from U.S. Embassy Sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

"Very hectic but quite informative." That was the assessment of Gail Henry on her return from a very timely International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the topic of Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery. Henry, who is a Sustainable Tourism Product Specialist with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, participated in an IVLP on "Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery" from 30 May until 19 June along with candidates from around the world.

International Business Week 2010

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A slate of speakers drawn from the United Kingdom, the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, will turn their collective attention to the theme: Surviving to Thriving - Strategies for Global Expansion in Turbulent Times when the Barbados International Business Association and its strategic partners host the second International Business Week Conference between October 28 and 29, 2010.

Promising Outlook for Investment

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its 2010 World Investment Report. Themed ‘Investing in a Low-Carbon Economy', the report examines global investment trends over the last year and provides further comparative analysis of investment flows over the last 3 years.

Investment Opportunities Explored at Inaugural Diaspora Conference

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Inaugural Barbados Diaspora Conference was recently convened by the Government of Barbados at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Under the aegis of several arms of government and other strategic partners, the Conference attracted approximately 450 people over the 3-day period from August 5-7, 2010.

Bimventures Breaking New Ground Through Diversity

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Its embrace of diversity is a key ingredient in the success of an innovative entrepreneurship development project. Bimventures, the Barbados-based venture capital fund which now includes a growing family of entrepreneurs, is expanding as it pursues its mandate of developing the local economy one high performance enterprise after another. The "Shepherding" process is at the heart of Bimventures' approach which is already contributing to the development of the Barbadian economy.

Barbados Water Sports Making Waves In Russia

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The efforts of the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) throughout Easter Europe continue to gain momentum as the Russian market has recently received a wave of exposure on the island's water sports product.

Active Barbados Presence at Expo 2010 Shanghai

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (BIDC) is among a number of local public and private sector agencies representing Barbados in China, as that country hosts Expo 2010 Shanghai.