Labour Minister raises concerns over Berger Paints closure Barbados Today28/02/20260182 views Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector Colin Jordan has expressed concern over the planned closure of Berger Paints in Barbados, warning of the impact on the 44… Read more
Winners in Massy Wheels for Deals competition announced Barbados Today28/02/20260501 views The winners of the Massy Stores Win Wheels for Deals competition were revealed on Saturday during a prize-giving ceremony at the Warrens, St Michael branch, bringing months of anticipation to… Read more
Sugar planters prepare for first cut Sheria Brathwaite27/02/20260595 views Barbados’ 2026 sugar cane harvest is expected to begin within days, with the government moving to ensure factories and equipment are primed for the start of the crop season, Minister… Read more
Venezuelan exports climb after US attack – official Lourianne Graham26/02/20260226 views Venezuela’s exports and diplomatic relations have rebounded quickly after the violent attack two months ago that led to President Nicolás Maduro’s removal, marking an unexpected moment of recovery for the… Read more
Berger Paints’ Barbados plant closure reignites trade rules debate Shamar Blunt25/02/202601.6K views Berger Paints Barbados’ decision to close its factory has triggered renewed concern about the future of manufacturing on the island and whether the Caribbean’s regional trade framework is working as… Read more
Expect higher prices as shipping fees become ‘permanent burden’ – BMA, BCEN Emmanuel Joseph23/02/202602.3K views Barbados may soon face another round of price hikes on everyday goods as temporary shipping surcharges harden into a near-permanent feature of regional freight costs, consumer and manufacturing groups jointly… Read more
FTC alerted to SurePay’s new 30-cent over-the-counter payment fee Emmanuel Joseph23/02/202601.5K views The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) said Monday it is aware of bill payment service SurePay (Barbados)’s plan to introduce a 30-cent charge on cash and cheque bill payments made over… Read more
Young entrepreneurs blend business with giving back Shamar Blunt19/02/20260121 views Young people have combined business ambitions with a spirit of giving, as dozens of student entrepreneurs channel their profits and talents into charitable causes through the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation’s flagship… Read more
Petroleum product prices reduced Barbados Today01/02/202602.5K views Effective midnight on February 1, retail prices for gasoline, diesel, kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will decrease. Gasoline will now retail at $3.77 per litre, while diesel will sell… Read more
Three in ten crashes involve unlicensed or uninsured drivers – insurance CEO Sheria Brathwaite31/01/20260402 views Barbados is averaging around 15 road accidents every day — a crash rate so severe that a senior insurance industry executive warned insurers can no longer absorb the ballooning losses,… Read more