Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Caves of Barbados Ltd.

On 19 March 1999, Caves of Barbados Ltd. (CBL) a private limited liability company, was incorporated under the (Barbados) Companies Act, CAP 308, and assumed ownership and operating responsibility for Harrison’s Cave. Following the enactment of the Caves Act 2000-12 which provided for the Company’s control and management of caves in Barbados, CBL took over full management responsibility in September 2000.

The Cabinet of Barbados approved the Management Agreement between the Caves of Barbados Ltd. (CBL) and Chukka Caribbean Adventures (Barbados) Ltd. (Chukka) on September 10, 2020, and the Agreement was signed on September 18, 2020. The Agreement, inter alia, was for Chukka to manage the operations of Harrison’s Cave (the Cave) for twenty-five (25) years. 

While CBL remains the owner of Harrison’s Cave, the Company was restructured to reflect the management of the operations of the Cave by Chukka. In accordance with the Management Agreement, the primary function of the restructured CBL is to monitor Chukka’s operations to ensure compliance with agreed financial targets, relevant statutory and environmental regulations for the protection of Harrison’s Cave, and that all other interests of CBL are maintained. 

Vision Statement 

To facilitate Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park being the premier eco-experience in the world and explore other sources of revenues.

Mission Statement

To exercise oversight of the operations of Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park to ensure that financial, legislative, regulatory and environmental obligations are satisfied in an economic and sustainable manner, thereby preserving this natural heritage for future generations of Barbadians.

Objectives

  • To oversee the operations of the Cave to ensure that agreed financial targets are met.
  • To monitor the operations of the Cave to make certain that the legislative, regulatory and environmental obligations are satisfied.
  • To explore opportunities to expand revenue generation by developing tourism attractions, in collaboration with other public or private-sector partners. 
  • To facilitate the sustainable preservation of the physical integrity of the Cave. 
  • To ensure that the physical assets of the Cave are maintained in a sustainable manner.
  • To prepare and submit mandatory reports including the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements, Statement of Corporate Intent and Annual Plan, mid-year report, and monthly financial and other reports, in a timely manner.
  • To ensure that the Commitment for Results (CFR) system is functioning efficiently.
  • To improve responsiveness of service delivery to the public/clients.

Kindly see below, a link to the rebranded Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park being managed by Chukka, for additional information on the expanded products being offered for the enjoyment of both locals and tourists alike.

https://chukka.com/destinations/barbados/harrisons-cave/?gad_source=1