New threats on the horizon
THERE is evidence that at least 200 men, women and children from one CARICOM Member State have migrated to Syria to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Executive Director of the CARICOM...
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Heavy investment in hotels
Chief Executive Officer of the BTMI, William Griffith. Over the next four years as much as US $1 billion will be spent on new and refurbished hotel plants. Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados...
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GOOD GOING
Collection of cell phone tax on target, says Finance Minister Finance Minister, Christopher Sinckler, speaking to pupils of the Eagle Hall Primary School about the exercise books he moments earlier...
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Ovaltastik Fun City expected to expand further
Catch me if you can!Monique and Nikolai Wilson all smiles while posing for a picture with a Ninja Turtle.Naomi White having her face painted. IN coming years, the annual Ovaltastik Fun City held at...
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RECORD YEAR EXPECTED
Chief Executive Officer of the BTMI, William Griffith. THE Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is projecting that by the end of the year, this country would have surpassed 600 000 long-stay visitor...
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Number of hotel rooms set to rise
From right: Chairman of the CTO and Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Richard Sealy, shares a light moment with Prime Minister of St. Lucia, Allen Chastanet; and Minister of District...
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Bahamas elected Chair of Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe was elected Chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation. The Bahamas has been elected Chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), with the election...
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Francis wins Creta!
Carolyn Shepherd, Director of Marketing at Digicel; Angela Francis, winner of the Hyundai Cretan; Conor Looney, CEO of Digicel; and a representative from Courtesy Garage posed for a picture in front of...
View ArticleOAS working on interconnectivity solutions for region
The Organisation of American States (OAS) is working on ensuring that all sections of the Caribbean community can have access to information and communications technology (ICT). This is coming from...
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Fire victim gets much needed aid
DIGICEL supports family with generous donation An elated Kathryn Foster (centre) is all smiles as she receives her cheque from Digicel Marketing Executive, Marc Massiah (left), as Cave Shepherd Floor...
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Creative offerings needed
Adam Stewart, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sandals Resorts International and The ATL Group, addressing the 2016 State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) at Hilton Barbados Resort, yesterday. Beyond...
View ArticleCTO Chairman calls for expansion of membership
HIGHLIGHTING the gains made by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) over the years, Chairman Richard Sealy says a concerted effort must also be made to expand the organisation’s membership. The...
View ArticleSt. James South Constituency Council doing well
By: Peta Rowe-Forde Parliamentary Representative for St. James South, Donville Inniss, while speaking briefly at the St. James South Constituency Council’s annual meeting, indicated that he believes...
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Holistic approach to health promoted at SDA fair
This gentleman took advantage of the free blood pressure checks at the health fair.Julita Greaves of Mind & Body Massage & Counselling Services provided a soothing touch to those in need. THE...
View Articlefocus on security
By: Patricia Thangaraj The Organisation of American States (OAS) is committed to protecting the citizens of the Caribbean from all of the various threats it faces. This is according to Assistant...
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Concerns about NSR levy raised at meeting
President of the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA), Jason Sambrano, making a point during the meeting.THERE are still some things to be ironed out as it relates to putting the two per cent...
View ArticleInform the public!
MINISTER of Labour and Human Resource Development, Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo said there needs to be more public education in Barbados on economic and financial matters. Speaking yesterday at the launch...
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BAS CEO expects larger than normal turnout at AGM
CEO of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), James Paul. The CEO of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), James Paul, is expecting a larger than normal turnout when the Barbados Egg and Poultry...
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PM receives Open Letter on Travel and Tourism
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart was yesterday presented with the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter by President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council, David Scowsill (second from right),...
View ArticleBarbados Community College looking to attract more males
By: Patricia Thangaraj At least one tertiary level institution in this island is looking at how it can increase the number of males who enrol at their facility. Acting Registrar of the Barbados...
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