Plan for retirement
By: Nadia BranckerMost people fail to save enough for retirement.This is the unfortunate assessment given by Diane Garnick, CFA Research Foundation Trustee & Managing Director & Chief Income...
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Anti-violence campaign launched
From left: Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw, Chief Education Officer, Karen Best and Deputy Chief Education Officer, with...
View ArticleBMA: Give support
THE Barbados Manufacturers Association (BMA) wants Barbadians to support local producers and service providers as they navigate the challenges ahead. Yesterday the BMA issued a news release on the...
View ArticleRed Caps here to stay
By: Regina Selman MooreThose who have been longing to see airport porters known as “Red Caps” eventually removed from the airport, will be sorely disappointed.Minister of Tourism and International...
View ArticleGAIA to have Automated Passport Kiosks
Automated Passport Kiosks will soon be in operation at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA).The announcement was made just yesterday by Minister of Tourism and International Transport,...
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‘NOT WORKING!’
Ministry creating new policy on discipline Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw.Peace Ambassador, Ayra Newton (centre), with...
View ArticleSponsorship challenges for Crop Over festival
By: Jenique BelgraveTHE summer’s sweetest festival is again experiencing sponsorship challenges due to the island’s economic climate.However, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural...
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Royal Fidelity committed to B’dian market
Jillian Nunes, Vice President/Country Head, Royal Fidelity, speaking at the Royal Fidelity Pension Breakfast.A section of the audience at the Royal Fidelity Pension Breakfast at the Lloyd Erskine...
View ArticleEnergy in focus at St. Mary’s Primary Science Expo
St. Mary’s Primary School students have learnt more about different forms of energy through their participation in that school’s Science Expo.This was shared by Science Teacher, Beverly Moore, who...
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Canada Day celebrations highlight areas of cooperation
Canadian High Commissioner Marie Legault (centre) presented Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson (fourth from right), Ambassador Dame Billie Millie (third from left), Speaker of the House Arthur Holder...
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Rotary West President reveals vision for Literacy Mission
A proud moment for Morton Holder, the new President of the Rotary Club of Barbados West, receiving his pin from Acting PM, the Honourable Santia Bradshaw.The Rotary Club of Barbados West is...
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GOV’T: PAY UP
BRA setting up system where road tax payments could be made in instalmentsMinister of Transport, Works and Maintenance, William Duguid, left, and Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Education,...
View ArticleMore uncertainty on price reductions
There is more uncertainty as to whether Barbadians will see lower prices as a result of the removal of the controversial National Social Responsibility Levy (NSRL).Government had informed the public...
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USE MORE technology
Innovation in education a positiveRodney Taylor, Chairman of the Internet Society Barbados Chapter speaking at the Internet Governance Forum at Barbados Community College.More can still be done to...
View ArticleHelp young artistes
Young instrumentalists are finding it tough to break onto the local music scene, especially during the Crop-Over season.“Many young instrumentalists do not have any bookings for Crop Over, which is...
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CARIFORUM Director General: ACP-EU relationship must be preserved, strengthened
Percival Marie, Director General, CARIFORUM (right) speaking with Luis Maia, Head of Cooperation, European Union at the three-day policy forum titled ‘Partnership for Sustainable Development: The...
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Venezuela committed
Minister of Youth and Community Empowerment Adrian Forde (left); Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Trevor Prescod (second right) ; Minister of Labour and Social Partnership...
View ArticleAll eyes on Hurricane Beryl
The island chain is bracing for the first hurricane of the season.Hurricane Beryl, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean earlier yesterday morning, was at 5 p.m. yesterday evening packing winds of 80 mph...
View ArticleB’dos signs on to Contingency Rights Protocol
BARBADOS has joined six other members of CARICOM in the signing of the Protocol of Contingency Rights.Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley signed on behalf of Barbados during the final...
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Business Boost
Minister aims to remove red tape and facilitate growth for entrepreneursNicole Greenidge of Island Leathers Inc. looking on as Minister of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce, Dwight...
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