Straughn announces online platform to speed up concessions, improve transparency Emmanuel Joseph12/10/20260274 views The Ministry of Finance is preparing to move the management of concessions, stamp duty and other services to a new online platform to speed up processing and improve transparency, Finance… Read more
Estate agents urged to comply with anti-money laundering laws Emmanuel Joseph12/10/20260403 views Real estate agents must show they apply anti-money laundering laws, not just know them, the president of the Barbados Estate Agents and Valuers Association (BEAVA), Chris Hassell, warned, urging buyers… Read more
Bajan Harvest Hub to connect farmers with tourism sector Lauryn Escamilla11/10/20260294 views Barbados’ tourism sector is moving to put more local food on hotel and restaurant plates with the launch of the Bajan Harvest Hub. The hub connects farmers directly with hospitality… Read more
Holder exits Caribbean Export with ‘finances restored, wider funding partnerships’ Ricardo Roberts09/10/20260558 views Outgoing Caribbean Export Development Agency chairman Dr Lynette Holder said on Friday she leaves the organisation with its finances restored, wider international funding partnerships and more than US$170m ($340m) in… Read more
BWU warns of unfair treatment, migrant hiring Emmanuel Joseph08/10/20260388 views The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has raised concerns about unfair employment practices across businesses and challenged a company’s use of an entirely migrant workforce at two major west coast hotels.… Read more
Four jet bridges, redesigned terminal in 12-month project at GAIA ‘to bring disruption’ Emmanuel Joseph08/10/202602.9K views An $80m expansion of Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) is targeted to begin in November, with the Mia Mottley administration has put a protracted $300m management deal on hold to… Read more
Trident gives customers service week boost Lauryn Escamilla08/10/2026095 views Trident Insurance’s Worthing Branch marked Customer Service Appreciation Week with free roadworthiness checks and giveaways, giving customers an opportunity to have their vehicles inspected while enjoying refreshments and other activities.… Read more
New regional sustainability bond targets US$250m Lourianne Graham07/10/2026082 views A first-ever regional sustainability bond was launched Tuesday to raise US$250m ($500m) to help Caribbean governments build climate-resilient infrastructure at below-market borrowing rates, with a market launch planned by the… Read more
PM Mottley’s $22bn investment pitch Lourianne Graham07/10/20260312 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday outlined about 12 projects for public and private investment under a resilience plan worth about $22 billion over the next decade, including desalination, renewable… Read more
Straughn urges checks on online financial platforms Jenique Belgrave06/10/20260535 views Barbadians risk losing their money to fraudulent online financial platforms unless they check the providers’ credentials, Finance Minister Ryan Straughn warned as he tabled legislation to regulate virtual asset services.… Read more