David Hinkson

Businesses report mixed fortunes with national blackout

For some it was business as usual, while for others today’s power troubles created all kinds of issues including dried…

2 days ago

Haynes advises budding business people

Stay up to date with trends in your industry, maximise the use of technology and social media, and be willing…

6 days ago

Early diagnosis is key . . . One in five Barbadians presenting with diabetes

As the world commemorated World Diabetes Day, statistics from Barbados are becoming more alarming, and more Barbadians are experiencing eye…

6 days ago

Debt deal ‘will save billions’

Barbados is expected to save over $2 billion a year over the next four years with its new debt restructuring…

1 week ago

Debt restructuring ‘must be coupled with economic growth’

An Opposition senator has suggested Government address economic growth in order to reap higher gains from debt restructuring or the…

1 week ago

African drum . . . Barbados to establish diplomatic missions in Ghana, Kenya

After more than half a century as an independent nation, Barbados is moving to establish permanent diplomatic missions for the…

1 week ago

Government’s finances ‘now in the black’

For the first time in several years, the Barbados Government has earned more than it spent, said Minister in the…

1 week ago

24-hour polyclinic ‘easing QEH A&E’

The 24-hour polyclinic service at the Sir Winston Scott Polyclinic has eased the burden on the Accident and Emergency (A…

1 week ago

‘Redouble efforts to look after children’, – principal

In the wake of last Friday’s stabbing death of 16-year-old Frederick Smith Secondary School student Temario Holder, a high school…

1 week ago

Comissiong in climate change challenge

The wider Caribbean must push harder to lobby the world's major polluters to mitigate against further destruction from climate change,…

2 weeks ago

Fresh look for Farley Hill’s play park

The children’s play area at the Farley Hill National Park has a fresh new look, thanks to the young people…

4 weeks ago

Cruise lines ready to enhance visitor experiences

The Chief Executive Officer of one of the world’s largest cruise companies is urging Caribbean countries to get on board…

4 weeks ago

Unanswered questions

Leader of Government Business in the Senate Senator Jerome Walcott has expressed concern about financial improprieties at the Queen Elizabeth…

4 weeks ago

282 Justices of the Peace sworn

Justices of the Peace (JPs) will have a significant role to play as Barbados continues to rebuild its communities. Both…

4 weeks ago

PM Mottley: ‘Greater collaboration needed’

The Caribbean represents one-third of all the destinations the cruise industry covers, yet generates almost half of the revenue it…

4 weeks ago

Port plays significant role

Ninety percent of all products imported into Barbados come through the Bridgetown Port, hence the need to expand its capacity…

1 month ago

More maritime training needed

If Barbados is to make the most of the blue economy, its people must be adequately trained in all aspects…

1 month ago

Restoration

The Ministry of Housing, Lands and Rural Development has announced plans to bring the high number of dilapidated buildings formerly…

1 month ago

Proud Barbadians

The 2018 Barbados Independence Honours finally received their insignia from Governor General, Dame Sandra Mason, at Government House in two…

1 month ago