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Barbados is racing against time to secure its energy future as domestic gas production plummets and the nation now imports 90% of its gas. With new legislation set to unlock jobs in oil, gas, and renewables, Minister Kerrie Symmonds and energy veterans like Brantley Green are pushing for urgent exploration and a shift to formalized training. The government’s bold move includes partnering with Guyana to import gas — a strategic play to fuel cruise ships and bolster tourism — while tackling years of underinvestment and depleted wells. This is the critical window to build a skilled, domestic energy workforce and reduce reliance on costly imports.

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