Region urged to implement policies to keep skilled workers at home Marlon Madden04/10/20230327 views Barbados and other regional economies are being urged to put policies in place to better manage migration and address factors contributing to some of their brightest and best seeking greener… Read more
Jobs safe Marlon Madden04/10/20230676 views Burger King workers assured no layoffs after Williams Industries gives up franchise licence By Marlon Madden Employees of Burger King are being assured their jobs are safe, despite the co-owner… Read more
Storm-like conditions cause damage and disruption across Barbados Marlon Madden03/10/20231936 views By Marlon Madden A wave of severe thunderstorms lashed Barbados on Monday, downing trees and disrupting electricity supply, as the strong tail-end of Tropical Storm Phillippe brushed the island while… Read more
Price cuts Marlon Madden03/10/20230476 views Farmers to benefit from another drop in feed price By Marlon Madden As farmers struggle with blistering heat triggering losses of animals, Pinnacle Feeds announced Monday it is cutting animal… Read more
‘HOT UNDER COLLAR’ Marlon Madden30/09/20230530 views Experts point to link between extreme heat and mental health by Marlon Madden Health experts have sounded the alarm about the growing threat to mental health posed by the climate… Read more
Challenge accepted! Marlon Madden30/09/202301.5K views New SBA chairman to answer World Bank official’s call to push harder for change in local financial sector By Marlon Madden A day after the Small Business Association (SBA) was… Read more
Sinckler says employees need adjustments to cope with heat Marlon Madden28/09/20230575 views Former Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler has suggested that work times be shifted in some industries to help employees better cope with extreme heat. He made the recommendation on Tuesday… Read more
Security and efficiency must be maintained in education reform – CXC head Marlon Madden26/09/20230351 views As Barbados and other regional economies consider reform of their education system and find ways to fill the gaps in learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Registrar of the Caribbean… Read more
Massy launches self-checkout machines at Warrens location Marlon Madden23/09/20230697 views Officials at Massy Stores Barbados Ltd continue to invest in technology, giving shoppers more options when checking out while ensuring that they are keeping up with the latest global trends.… Read more
Extra time for businesses to file VAT returns Marlon Madden22/09/20230318 views As a result of the island wide power outage on Thursday, companies filing Value Added Tax (VAT) with the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) have been given until next Monday to… Read more