Productivity and efficiency key to business success Sasha Mehter28/04/20240246 views “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16 Over the… Read more
CIBC Caribbean time capsule to be opened in 2074 Barbados Today27/04/20240354 views A letter to the CIBC Caribbean team in 2074 from CEO Mark St. Hill, a napkin signed by Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley and the President and CEO of… Read more
Union chalks up more members along with workplace wins Shamar Blunt27/04/20240514 views The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has claimed recent victories have led to a “rebirth” of the island’s oldest trade union, citing a boost in membership, particularly among young workers. Cheyne… Read more
Dealers warn of price hikes as Gov’t ends car rebate Emmanuel Joseph26/04/202401.5K views After about a quarter of a century of enjoying a 15 per cent discount on new gasoline and diesel vehicles, consumers must now dig deeper into their pockets to buy… Read more
Safety veteran urges bosses, workers follow health, safety rules Shanna Moore26/04/20240409 views Pioneer workplace safety advocate Orlando ‘Gabby’ Scott has urged adherence to national and international safety standards in creating a sound work environment. Declaring that “workplace safety is a collective effort”,… Read more
BNOCL, BWU to meet after workers strike Barbados Today25/04/20240638 views The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) and management at the Barbados National Oil Company Ltd are now set to meet after some workers withdrew their services this morning. According to the… Read more
Small businesses slow to adopt technology Barbados Today25/04/20240366 views Studies are still being done on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business. One glaring effect has been the influence of technology on the way business is done. … Read more
British Airways increasing flights by winter time Shanna Moore25/04/20240711 views British Airways (BA) has announced a significant enhancement to their flight schedule to Barbados, moving to double daily flights from London Heathrow to Bridgetown by winter of 2024-25. This increase,… Read more
Business sector pitches food pricing mechanism Emmanuel Joseph24/04/20240830 views The business community is advocating for a broad-based pricing mechanism that would take into account the needs of all involved in the food value chain, from suppliers to retailers. The… Read more
CDB president resigns, threatens lawsuit Barbados Today24/04/20240484 views The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Tuesday remained mum on the resignation of its president, Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, who has also threatened to file a lawsuit against the… Read more