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pension check
Call for compliance to develop sector Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Commission, Kester Guy. The island’s pensions industry can only successfully develop if there is...
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LIAT to improve on customer service
Chairman of LIAT, Dr. Jean Holder. Recognising that it has fallen down in the area of its customer service, regional carrier LIAT will be working to improve on its performance. Word of this has come...
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Minister Lashley calls on entrepreneurs to think big
General Manager of the Barbados Youth Business Trust, Cardelle Fergusson, having a word with Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth Stephen Lashley (left) at the event. Minister of Culture, Sports and...
View ArticlePrayer can help
By: Cara L. Foster Even though Evangelist Courtney Selman believes that the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is doing all that they can to address the growing water problems on the island, he believes...
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Additional six water tankers being prepped for full use
Acting General Manager of the Barbados Water Authority, Dr. John Mwansa, as he spoke to members of the press.By: Regina Selman Moore THE Barbados Water Authority is currently in the process of...
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Ease of doing business must improve, says BIBA president
Gregory McConnie, President of Barbados International Business Association (BIBA), speaking at International Business Week Conference 2016 at the Hilton hotel. Gregory McConnie, President of Barbados...
View ArticleLIAT’s front-line crew to be better trained
LIAT’s front-line workers will receive better training in how to deal with difficult people, to meet the various challenges that arise in the airline business. LIAT’s Chairman, Dr. Jean Holder,...
View ArticleBarbados and three other countries receive CCRIF payments
CCRIF SPC has completed payments totalling US$29 204 248 to the four CCRIF member countries affected by Hurricane Matthew. Of this figure, the total payout to Barbados on its Tropical Cyclone and...
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Violence intervention
Initiative targeting young malesMinister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment & Community Development, the Hon. Steven Blackett, speaking with the Rev. Clayton Springer of the Wesleyan Holiness...
View ArticleStudy says gangs in B’dos nothing new
Evidence suggests that Barbados has always had gangs but they have evolved over time. This is according to a study recently completed on the status of gangs in this country by the Criminal Justice...
View ArticleLions distributing free readers
The Lions Clubs of Barbados are aiming to conquer blindness and visual impairment by working on a series of projects that would help to spot and rectify any eye problems before they get worse....
View ArticleJCI Barbados wins big
By: Krystal Penny Bowen JCI Barbados continues to reign as the Most Outstanding Local Organisation in the West Indies. On October 15, the local chapter was awarded the prestigious title along with...
View ArticleELDERLY ACT NEEDED
Senior Welfare Officer (Ag.) with the National Assistance Board (NAB), James Cummins, says there is a need for the Protection of Older Persons Act. He shared this view recently as he delivered...
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Chinese teaching flourishing in Barbados
The top ten performing trainees of the Confucius Institute of UWI were awarded with Lenovo pads during the Chinese Embassy’s Open Day. Here, they stand with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China...
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Light & Power Employees Co-operative Credit Union rewards hard work
Recipient of the Julie Alleyne Common Entrance Award, Shermaria Brathwaite, receiving her prizes from Cyrilene Bryan, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Light & Power Employees Co-operative...
View ArticleLashley: Take advantage of CARIFESTA
Entrepreneurs must be poised to take advantage of the ben-efits to be gained by participating in next year’s CARIFESTA. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Stephen Lashley, said that the upcoming...
View ArticleDevelopment agencies called on to provide guidance
Guidance must be provided to entrepreneurs to help them build sustainable businesses that can reach into the global market. To make this happen, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Stephen...
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Colgate gives free community screenings
Little Zen-grey Belgrave getting his free check-up from Dentist, Dr. Ramon Harvey, last Saturday in the Carlton Supermarket car park in Black Rock.By: Krystal Penny Bowen Barbadians are brushing their...
View ArticleEfforts needed to stop inequality traps
There is a call for governments to rethink urban housing, transport, schooling and jobs strategies to ensure that cities do not become inequality traps. This is according to the new OECD report...
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Central Bank staff commence Mandarin classes
Confucius Institute’s instructor, Cynthia, teaching the staff of the Central Bank of Barbados about the different sections of China which are populated. Staff of the Central Bank of Barbados listening...
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