Local News Region urged to implement policies to keep skilled workers at home by Marlon Madden 04/10/2023 written by Marlon Madden 4 min read 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 … Continue Reading 04/10/2023 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Jobs safe by Marlon Madden 04/10/2023 by Marlon Madden 04/10/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Disaster PreparednessEnvironmentLocal NewsNewsStorm WatchWeather Storm-like conditions cause damage and disruption across Barbados by Marlon Madden 03/10/2023 by Marlon Madden 03/10/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Price cuts by Marlon Madden 03/10/2023 by Marlon Madden 03/10/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News ‘HOT UNDER COLLAR’ by Marlon Madden 30/09/2023 by Marlon Madden 30/09/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized Challenge accepted! by Marlon Madden 30/09/2023 by Marlon Madden 30/09/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsNews Sinckler says employees need adjustments to cope with heat by Marlon Madden 28/09/2023 by Marlon Madden 28/09/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Security and efficiency must be maintained in education reform – CXC head by Marlon Madden 26/09/2023 by Marlon Madden 26/09/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsNews Massy launches self-checkout machines at Warrens location by Marlon Madden 23/09/2023 by Marlon Madden 23/09/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessNews Extra time for businesses to file VAT returns by Marlon Madden 22/09/2023 by Marlon Madden 22/09/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
