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Central Bank Of Barbados |
Alternative energy is in focus in the second edition of
Economic Insight.bb. The magazine, which is published by the Central Bank of
Barbados, is available now.
Novaline Brewster, Public Affairs Officer at the Central
Bank, explained why the magazine chose this particular theme. “Relying more
heavily on renewable energy sources will not only allow us to generate
electricity in a more environmentally conscious way, but it also has the
potential to transform our economy by saving us foreign exchange. It is
definitely something that we need to highlight.”
Brewster, who is also a member of the editorial team,
previewed some of the articles in the publication. “We have stories about
photovoltaics, wind energy, and electric vehicles. We share the experience of
another small nation, Seychelles, which has committed to 100 percent renewable
energy generation and is already making significant progress. And we pay
tribute to Professor Oliver Headley, a true pioneer in the development and
promotion of solar energy.”
Beyond renewable energy, the new edition will cover an array
of topics, from the rise of street food to digital currencies. “We have a piece
with Akela Jones that sheds light on the cost of being a professional athlete;
we look at the economics of Crop Over; and profile Barbadian conglomerate,
Goddard Enterprises Limited,” Brewster added. “There’s something for everyone
in this magazine, and I promise our readers that this issue is even more dynamic
and visually appealing than the first one.” The inaugural issue of Economic
Insight.bb recently won an ADDY award for magazine design in the American
Advertising Federation’s Caribbean district.
Economic Insight is a free publication. It is available online
at www.economicinsight.bb or in
print at select locations around the island.
2017-04-06