Wrong move!
Opposition Leader speaks out against plans for capital projects Government’s intention of using the savings from the Barbados Optional Savings Scheme (BOSS) for tourism and capital works related...
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Uphill battle
Director of Research and Economic Analysis Department at the Central Bank of Barbados Anton Belgrave as he delivered his address during the United Nations and the United Nations Development Programme...
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Public pay their final respects to Sir Anthony
The casket bearing the body of Sir Anthony Bryan arrives at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church.Ambassador Elizabeth Thompson (right) being met by Sherry-Anne Padmore and Sir Anthony’s son, Richard Bryan,...
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FRANKLYN NOT IN FAVOUR OF BOSS
Opposition Senator and trade unionist, Caswell Franklyn.Another rush job. That is how Opposition Senator and trade unionist, Caswell Franklyn, has described the Barbados Optional Savings Scheme (BOSS)...
View ArticleAnti-racism Resolution laid in Parliament
A RESOLUTION was laid in Parliament by Member of Parliament for Christ Church South Ralph Thorne on Tuesday night, showing Barbados’ commitment to the anti-racism fight, and offering condolences to...
View ArticleTemporary change to Severance Payments Act
THE House of Assembly on Tuesday night made a significant, but temporary change to the Severance Payments Act, to extend the period of lay off before a person is entitled to claim severance payment...
View ArticleSahara dust affects the island
THE brownish haze of dust blanketing the island was unmistakable yesterday as Barbados joined the list of countries being affected by Sahara Dust. As a result, a severe dust advisory was issued...
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BOSS to help thousands who are out of work
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn.AS of Monday this week, some 48,222 unemployment claims were submitted to the National Insurance Department over the course of the last three months....
View ArticleWalcott leads BOSS Bill
THE Barbados Optional Savings Scheme Bill is one step closer to being enacted in law, as it made its way to the Senate yesterday for discussion. Leading off the debate in the Chamber yesterday morning,...
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Barbados calling on Canadians to return
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as she spoke on CBC’s Power and Politics on Tuesday.Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has made a move to initiate discussion between public health officials in Barbados...
View ArticleRegion should exploit its good track record in public health
THE Caribbean region should take steps to exploit its good track record in public health, by promoting regional destinations as the best places for health tourism and the best places in which to live,...
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Sir Anthony Bryan laid to rest
The casket bearing the body of the late Sir Anthony Bryan being taken into the St Thomas Parish Church.By: Regina Selman MooreSir Anthony Theophilus Bryan, KA, CHB, GCM, JP, publisher, owner and...
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Tribunals need full time staff
Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn.By: Jenique BelgraveThe backlog facing several tribunals can be addressed with the provision of full-time staff, believes Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn.“The...
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Chicken glut causes cut
General Manager of Chickmont Foods, Edward Albecker and Commerce Minister, Dwight Sutherland, speak on the various products available at the processor’s depot during the tour.Whole chicken from...
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Efforts on to improve Barbados’ water supply
Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams (left) with Chairman of the Board of the BWA, Leodean Worrell, during the launch.Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams...
View ArticleRegister with the NIS, urges Sutherland
Micro and small business owners are being urged to register with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). Minister of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce, Dwight Sutherland, made this plea, while...
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'UNPREPARED’
COVID highlighted digital deficiencies in the regionKeron Rose, Online Business and Digital Technology Educator, speaking during the webinar.THE COVID-19 pandemic has revealed deficiencies in the...
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Dame Patricia laid to rest
Peter Symmonds, nephew of the late Dame Olga Patricia Symmonds.Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking with the family of the late Dame Olga Patricia Symmonds on arrival at James Street Methodist...
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Employers urged to work on communication skills
HR managers told to bring humanity to management structureMinister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan.MINISTER of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan, is urging...
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‘Get rid of some of the consultants’
Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn.Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn wants to know how many consultants are contracted by the Government and how much money they are being paid. He posed the...
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