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Barbadian farm labourers urged to stay out of trouble
(From left) Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, Yolande Howell; Minister of Labour, Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo; and Liaison Officer, James Inniss, during yesterday’s review meeting.WORDS...
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MORE JOBS COMING
Richard Sealy, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, greeting BHTA CEO, Rudy Grant, prior to the start of the review of the Tourism sector press conference at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford...
View ArticleDLP General Secretary: Country has much to be proud of
General Secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), George Pilgrim says the country has achieved much that it can be proud of during the last nine years in areas such as education, tourism, housing...
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Think beyond Barbados!
Japan’s Ambassador to Barbados His Excellency Teruhiko Shinada and Principal of The Lodge School, Winston Dowrich inspecting the school’s Cadet corps.By: Marsha GittensSixth form students of The Lodge...
View ArticleCCRIF developing new offerings
In response to the needs of its Caribbean and Central American member countries, the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) is developing products for drought, agriculture and...
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Chastanet: Economic impact of climate change creating more challenges for...
From right: Prime Minister of St. Lucia Allen Chastanet listens attentively to President of the Caribbean Development Bank Dr. Warren Smith.The economic impact of climate change is placing yet another...
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Training for persons who work with crime victims
Participants from across the region gathered at the Accra Beach Hotel for the start of the two-day IMPACT Justice ‘Enhancing Support To Victims of Crime’ training course.Regional police officers and...
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BHTA’s priorities outlined
(From left to right) New CEO of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Rudy Grant, makes a point while Advertising Manager of The Barbados Advocate, Sandra Clarke; Chairman of the BHTA,...
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Erla Browne is Barbados’ newest centenarian
DOUBLE DELIGHT! Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave (right) looks on as this island’s newest centenarian Erla Browne presents a card to her great-granddaughter Eleanor, who was also celebrating her...
View ArticleExpand offerings
An official of the local tourism stakeholder body says the association is cognisant of the need for the island to expand its tourist attractions offerings.Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism...
View Article‘Very productive’ meeting with BRA officials
A recent meeting between bandleaders, promoters and officials from the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has been described as “very productive”, but one side is still adopting a wait-and-see...
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Sandy Lane Hotel rated ‘Five-Star Hotel’ by Forbes Travel Guide
A view of the reception area at Sandy Lane Hotel.Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Sandy Lane Hotel as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel for the second year in a row....
View ArticleRubis is prepared to invest
Rubis Caribbean is still willing to refurbish its terminal at Spring Garden, St. Michael.Chief Executive Officer of Rubis Caribbean, Mauricio Nicholls reaffirmed their willingness to make that an...
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BLP to lead National March of Disgust against present administration
Opposition Leader Mia Mottley (right), flanked by Economic Adviser Clyde Mascoll, speaks about the National March of Disgust and Rally slated for next month, in protest against the Democratic Labour...
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New Mazda showroom opened at McEnearney Quality Incorporated
Kota Inoue, Caribbean Representative of Mazda from the Sumitomo Corporation.By: Cara L. FosterThe newest Mazda car models, CX-3 and CX-5, were unveiled yesterday morning during the official opening of...
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Rubis: Give us half
Chief Executive Officer of Rubis Caribbean, Mauricio Nicholls.Rubis Caribbean is upping the ante, offering to pay US$50 million towards joint ownership of the Barbados National Terminal Company Limited...
View ArticleTurnaround at Parkinson Memorial
A secondary school which has received negative publicity based on students’ behaviour in the past, is beginning to see a reduction in the occurrence of fights and violence taking place among...
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IMPRESSIVE RECORD
‘Most Mazda sales in the region’ goes to BarbadosJapanese Ambassador to Barbados, His Excellency Teruhihko Shinada (centre), cutting the ribbon to officially open the new Mazda Showroom at MQI...
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Lowe: Simply unsustainable
Shane Lowe, Strategy and Economic Analyst at CIBC FirstCaribbean, at the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) breakfast seminar.“Government’s debt position is simply unsustainable and...
View ArticleGovernment’s poor policy choices have deeply affected the economy, says Mascoll
THE Barbados economy is now in a more precarious condition in 2017, than it was in 2009.Economic advisor to the Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP), Dr. Clyde Mascoll, suggested the above during a...
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