BusinessEconomyLocal News Barbados better placed to withstand economic risks, says Greenidge by Emmanuel Joseph 20/10/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 4 min read Barbados is better positioned to withstand global economic risks, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge insisted on Tuesday, even as growth slows to around two per cent after the rapid … Continue Reading 20/10/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News FTC seeks answers from Flow over planned broadband, bundle price rises by Emmanuel Joseph 15/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 15/10/2026 Flow Barbados has been asked to justify planned broadband and bundle price rises of up to $10, as the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) examines the contractual basis for the increases, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News State: No exceptional circumstances to justify blocking Parris trial by Emmanuel Joseph 14/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 14/10/2026 The State is fighting to revive the criminal prosecution of former CLICO boss Leroy Parris, challenging a High Court injunction that bars the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from proceeding … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Consultants to review union concerns over public service job evaluation by Emmanuel Joseph 14/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 14/10/2026 The governmentโs consultants have agreed to review concerns raised by the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) about job evaluations across the public service and state-owned enterprises (SOEs), Barbados TODAY … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Straughn announces online platform to speed up concessions, improve transparency by Emmanuel Joseph 12/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 12/10/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News Estate agents urged to comply with anti-money laundering laws by Emmanuel Joseph 12/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 12/10/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyHealthHealth CareLocal News $1.2bn debt swap by January 1 to fund healthcare, fight childhood obesity by Emmanuel Joseph 09/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 09/10/2026 Barbados is set to launch a $1.2bn debt-for-social swap by January 1, unlocking more than $320m in savings to fund healthcare programmes and tackle childhood obesity, Finance Minister Ryan Straughn … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News BWU warns of unfair treatment, migrant hiring by Emmanuel Joseph 08/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 08/10/2026 The Barbados Workersโ 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Four jet bridges, redesigned terminal in 12-month project at GAIA โto bring disruptionโ by Emmanuel Joseph 08/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 08/10/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HousingLocal News Straughn links improved credit ratings to investment at Fort Carlisle opening by Emmanuel Joseph 08/10/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 08/10/2026 Barbadosโ improved credit ratings are helping attract investment despite mounting construction costs and logistical challenges, Finance Minister Ryan Straughn said on Wednesday at the opening of an exclusive condominium complex … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail