Massy Worthing demolition begins, 200 new spaces coming Lourianne Graham03/09/20260965 views Shoppers at the new Massy Worthing supercentre will soon have 200 more parking spaces. Phase 2 of the Worthing Redevelopment Project got underway this week, with demolition of the old… Read more
‘Fish cheap’: Fisherfolk urge Barbadians to buy Lourianne Graham03/09/202602.3K views Fish prices have plunged at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex as a glut of catches leaves fisherfolk with more supply than demand, prompting an urgent appeal for Barbadians to come out… Read more
Lower taxes could make island‑hopping affordable again – experts Emmanuel Joseph02/09/202601.6K views If Barbados and its Caribbean neighbours follow the advice of two aviation experts on improving regional air connectivity, the cost of intra-regional travel could nose-dive and encourage more people to… Read more
CDB pushes for stronger Caribbean evaluation culture Lourianne Graham02/09/20260113 views The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is working to build a regional culture of evidence-based decision-making, with president Daniel Best calling for transparency and accountability among evaluators and policymakers. As the… Read more
NOW, AI firm launch free business programme for women Lauryn Escamilla01/09/20260152 views Up to 35 women will receive free training in using artificial intelligence to develop viable businesses under a new programme launched by the National Organisation of Women (NOW) and an… Read more
AI seen as affordable alternative for women entrepreneurs Lauryn Escamilla01/09/2026058 views Artificial intelligence could help female entrepreneurs overcome the cost of hiring additional help as they grow their businesses, according to National Organisation of Women (NOW) president Melissa Savoury-Gittens. Savoury-Gittens said… Read more
130 tourism stakeholders trained for critical incidents Lourianne Graham29/08/20260133 views About 130 tourism stakeholders have been trained to respond to emergencies involving visitors, as the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) moves to strengthen how the destination handles critical incidents. BTMI… Read more
Retailers feel import-cost pressure Lourianne Graham28/08/20260745 views E scalating freight, customs clearance and operating costs are forcing Bridgetown retailers to raise prices, as families prepare for the new school year and demand grows for back-to-school assistance, Barbados… Read more
Speightstown traders call for investment, cultural renewal Ricardo Roberts28/08/20260388 views Business owners in Speightstown are renewing calls for infrastructure upgrades, greater support for local businesses and cultural activity to increase foot traffic and restore vitality to the historic northern town.… Read more
Green transition ‘could push up’ electricity prices Jenique Belgrave27/08/20260589 views Barbadians may have to pay more for electricity in the short term as the country transitions to renewable energy, Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry council member and former Barbados… Read more