WEB needs a home

Advisor on Poverty Eradication and the Millennium Development Goals, Undene Whittaker, would like to see the Women Entrepreneurs of Barbados (WEB) eventually occupying its own headquarters.

She believes the group for women entrepreneurs needs a central location.

“One of things that we are desperately appealing for is a home. We believe that if we have a central home, a good location, persons can come and purchase their products. The products are of excellent quality that has been verified through BMEX – which is the premier event in Barbados, which several of the women embrace.

“Also, a central locale will not only help the ladies to promote their products more, but we can of course raise some funds for the activities, which will carry us forward,” she pointed out.

The entrepreneurs who specialise in locally made condiments, clothing, art and craft as well as home and décor items, can be found at every cultural event on the island.

“We attend BMEX, Agrofest, Bridgetown Market and others. Those who missed us at CARIFESTA can come by the Arbour Day Expo and Farmers Market on September 22 and 23. We have a wide variety of products to share with Barbados.”

Whittaker said WEB has a total membership of about 100, however, she noted that approximately 45 have been actively attending meetings held the last Monday of the month at the St. Michael School.