$200 000 more raised for fire victims Shanna Moore18/05/2024049 views Victims of the Wellington Street, St Michael fire have received another substantial donation – this time, $200 000 – thanks to the combined efforts of the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust… Read more
Climate expert urges policies to protect vulnerable Shanna Moore18/05/2024051 views A senior economist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged more inclusive policies to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable groups. Nicholas Sitko made the… Read more
Climate-smart farming boost with $8M project Shanna Moore18/05/2024047 views Barbados is poised to make strides in climate-resilient agriculture through a US$4 million (BDS$8 million) project spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Subregional Office for the Caribbean. Funded… Read more
Businesses ‘can thrive ‘amid evolving labour laws Shanna Moore16/05/20240335 views Lawyers and business leaders generally agree that firms can thrive amidst evolving labour laws, a panel of experts in law and entrepreneurship have said. The panel, appearing at a forum… Read more
Celtic Festival kicks off Shanna Moore15/05/20240673 views The 2024 Barbados Celtic Festival was officially launched on Monday, signalling a week of cultural and economic opportunity for the island. The annual event, which features a host of activities… Read more
BAC: CARICOM skilled national applications growing Shanna Moore15/05/20240903 views There has been a significant surge in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals seeking accreditation for their qualifications from the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC), Executive Director Lisa Gale has disclosed. So far… Read more
Wife of accident victim recalls last interaction with husband before fatal collision Shanna Moore14/05/202401.2K views A kiss goodbye and a usual warning to be careful marked the last interaction Carol Ann Scott had with her husband Junior Scott on Sunday, just under two hours before… Read more
Oistins upgrade: ‘No complaints but spread the help’ Shanna Moore14/05/20240832 views While shop owners in Oistins are expressing general satisfaction with the work being done to beautify the Bay Garden ahead of the T20 World, at least one vendor has pleaded… Read more
Regional ferry firm moves up launch timetable Shanna Moore14/05/20240990 views A privately-owned maritime transport firm backed by the regional private sector group has fast-tracked its timeline to the inauguration of a regional ferry service, announcing that it is about to… Read more
BIMAP, SJPI soon to be accredited by BAC Shanna Moore11/05/20240801 views Two entities are in the final stages of being added to the list of institutions accredited by the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC), Executive Director Lisa Gale has disclosed. The Barbados… Read more