Article by Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds (right) and regional director for Starbucks, Roxanne Rose (centre) cutting the ribbon to open the store in One Haggatt Hall, Haggatt Hall, St Michael, while country manager Simon Elias looks on. (Picture by Jameel Springer) Social Share Despite challenges facing Barbados’ economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ash fall from the La Soufriere volcano and Hurricane Elsa, the country remains open for investment, and international coffee house Starbucks’ new operation is a clear signal of that. So said Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds while speaking during its media launch Wednesday at One Haggatt Hall, Haggatt Hall, St Michael.