HousingLocal News Housing initiative bid ‘to revive urban communities’ by Sheria Brathwaite 21/12/2024 written by Sheria Brathwaite 2 min read In a move to uplift communities plagued by inadequate living conditions, the government has announced plans to develop sustainable housing solutions that promise to enhance the quality of life for … Continue Reading 21/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Overgrown road sparks safety concerns in St George by Sheria Brathwaite 20/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 20/12/2024 Residents of Carmichael Tenantry in St George on Thursday issued an urgent appeal for immediate trimming of overgrown bush along the stretch of road that has become a hazardous breeding … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HousingLocal News Govt defends ambitious housing plan by Sheria Brathwaite 19/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/12/2024 The minister responsible for housing and lands, Dwight Sutherland has vigorously defended the government’s ambitious initiative to build 10 000 houses in a short time frame, despite mounting criticism over … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HousingLocal News Housing project to pick up next year by Sheria Brathwaite 19/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/12/2024 Housing Minister Dwight Sutherland has given assurances to the nation that despite setbacks, the government’s ambitious 10,000-home construction project is finally gaining momentum, with significant progress expected in the new … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTravel Airport set for ‘record-breaking’ weekend of arrivals by Sheria Brathwaite 18/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/12/2024 The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is anticipating that this weekend will mark the busiest period at the Grantley Adams International Airport for the winter season thus far. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Officials urge tourism industry raise customer service level by Sheria Brathwaite 18/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/12/2024 Tourism leaders have called for an urgent overhaul of customer service within the industry, warning that poor treatment of visitors could jeopardise the island’s hard-earned reputation as a top holiday … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Yearwood claims CRC ‘ignored’ calls for change by Sheria Brathwaite 17/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 17/12/2024 Law Lecturer and former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leader Dr Ronnie Yearwood has lambasted the recently released Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) report, calling it a 300-page “missed opportunity” that fails … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Humphrey spreads Christmas joy by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 It was a fun-filled day for scores of children in the St Michael South constituency on Saturday. MP for the area Kirk Humphrey held his annual Christmas party at the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Premium rum industry faces setback but eyes ‘bright future’ by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 Sales of premium rum from the Caribbean have dipped considerably this year, according to the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA), as industry leaders cite a combination of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Mount Gay Distilleries expands capacity with new rum ageing bond by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 The world’s oldest commercial rum distillery on Friday opened its fifth rum ageing bond, increasing storage capacity by nearly 50 per cent. The new bond at Mount Gay Distilleries … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
