BusinessLocal News Restaurants brace for festive frenzy with early reservations by Barbados Today 24/12/2024 written by Barbados Today 4 min read Restaurants across Barbados are seeing a surge in early holiday bookings, with many fully reserved for Christmas Eve and Old Year’s Night. Restauranteurs told Barbados TODAY that demand has skyrocketed … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessCharityLocal News Flow spreads holiday cheer to children and four acharities by Barbados Today 21/12/2024 by Barbados Today 21/12/2024 Christmas joy is reaching even more families and children in need, thanks to telecoms provider Flow. In keeping with its annual tradition, the company has delivered over 100 gifts to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Govt extends fisherfolk support to aid post-Beryl recovery by Shanna Moore 21/12/2024 by Shanna Moore 21/12/2024 In a move to widen the social safety net for the island’s hurricane-ravaged fishing industry, the Mottley administration said Friday it has extended social security benefits for out-of-work fishers for … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Opposition leader’s alarm over IMF loan by Shanna Moore 21/12/2024 by Shanna Moore 21/12/2024 The acquisition of a staggering US$56 million [$112 million] loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) risks leading Barbados into a ‘financial prison’ masquerading as a ‘five-star hotel’, warned Leader … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Comprehensive marine environment laws necessary by Barbados Today 20/12/2024 by Barbados Today 20/12/2024 A government senator has described the Maritime and Underwater Heritage Bill 2024 as a significant piece of proposed legislation that will allow Barbados to leverage its marine assets and provide … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Broad St jewellers hope for last-minute buyers by Barbados Today 20/12/2024 by Barbados Today 20/12/2024 With Christmas a week away, jewellery retailers along Broad Street are experiencing a challenging start to the festive shopping season, with many businesses hoping for a last-minute rush to bolster … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Tax credit incentive extended by Shanna Moore 19/12/2024 by Shanna Moore 19/12/2024 Businesses in Barbados now have an additional six months to modernise their operations and embrace technological advancement following an extension of the government’s digital transformation tax credit. Speaking in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Call for change: CTUSAB wants ‘sustainable jobs’ to tackle crime, joblessness by Shamar Blunt 19/12/2024 by Shamar Blunt 19/12/2024 The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) on Tuesday urged a renewed focus on sustainable and fair employment opportunities for all citizens to combat rises in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Barbados secures hundred-million-dollar IMF boost amid ‘robust growth’ by Shanna Moore 19/12/2024 by Shanna Moore 19/12/2024 Barbados has secured a fresh injection of US$56 million ($112 million) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after exceeding expectations in its fourth programme review, signalling strong economic growth and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Abed’s opens new store in St Thomas by Barbados Today 18/12/2024 by Barbados Today 18/12/2024 Popular fabric and home décor store Abed’s has opened a new store in Welches, St Thomas, after nearly two years of planning and preparation. The new store occupies two … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
