Global Pandemic Spurs Innovation

The current global pandemic, COVID-19 has generated a significant level of innovation and productivity across Barbados. The highly demanded personal protective equipment (PPE) has caused businesses to shift their production.  Similarly, individuals have seized the opportunity to earn a new stream of revenue.

At least two of the country's local garment manufacturing companies, Yankee Garments and Barbados Industries Ltd., which both specialise in the production of school and corporate uniforms, are now producing a range of trendy, non-surgical, cloth face masks for frontline workers, essential services sectors and the general public.

Additionally, several Barbadians who possess the requisite sewing skills, have also taken on the challenge to produce and sell a number of these protective masks which are also decorative.