PBS Group Acquired TSL Barbados Stake
The technology firm has purchased a majority interest in the regional business as leadership transitions within the company.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Business Strategy
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The PBS Group has completed the acquisition of a 70 percent stake in TSL Barbados Ltd. Following the transaction, the Corbin family will retain the remaining 30 percent interest in the organization.
Why it matters
The investment underscores PBS Group's confidence in the Barbados market while enabling the provider to deliver a more extensive array of integrated technology solutions across the region.
The acquisition involves a 70 percent ownership interest in TSL Barbados Ltd, which serves as part of a workforce totaling 200 staff members across both Barbados and Trinidad.
The players
PBS Group
This is a technology company that currently maintains operations across 24 markets in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
TSL Barbados Ltd
This firm is a technology business that was founded in 1979 and expanded into the Barbados market in 2006.
Peter Corbin
He is the retiring chief executive who has led TSL Barbados Ltd.
Jake Corbin
He will serve as a joint leader of TSL Barbados Ltd following the recent corporate acquisition.
Luke Corbin
He will serve as a joint leader of TSL Barbados Ltd alongside Jake Corbin.
The details
TSL Barbados Ltd will maintain its original company name and continue to operate under local management following the transition. As part of the leadership change, Peter Corbin is retiring from his role as chief executive, with Jake Corbin and Luke Corbin stepping in to lead the firm jointly.
Timeline
TSL was originally founded in 1979.
The company expanded its operations to Barbados in 2006.
PBS Group purchased a sister company in Trinidad and Tobago in September 2026.
PBS Group acquired the majority stake in TSL Barbados in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This move represents the latest step in the consolidation of regional technology service providers across the Caribbean market. By integrating TSL Barbados, PBS Group continues to expand its footprint against other regional competitors.
Current clients of TSL Barbados Ltd can expect the company to maintain its existing brand and local management structure. The transition aims to provide customers with access to a broader suite of integrated technology solutions offered by the parent firm.
The takeaway
Businesses looking to scale in competitive regional markets often utilize majority stake acquisitions to merge local expertise with broader infrastructure. Retaining family ownership percentages can help ensure operational continuity during these significant leadership handoffs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Jamaica Gleaner.
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