Holder exits Caribbean Export with ‘finances restored, wider funding partnerships’ Ricardo Roberts09/10/20260568 views Outgoing Caribbean Export Development Agency chairman Dr Lynette Holder said on Friday she leaves the organisation with its finances restored, wider international funding partnerships and more than US$170m ($340m) in… Read more
BWU warns of unfair treatment, migrant hiring Emmanuel Joseph08/10/20260395 views The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has raised concerns about unfair employment practices across businesses and challenged a company’s use of an entirely migrant workforce at two major west coast hotels.… Read more
Four jet bridges, redesigned terminal in 12-month project at GAIA ‘to bring disruption’ Emmanuel Joseph08/10/202603.2K views An $80m expansion of Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) is targeted to begin in November, with the Mia Mottley administration has put a protracted $300m management deal on hold to… Read more
Trident gives customers service week boost Lauryn Escamilla08/10/2026095 views Trident Insurance’s Worthing Branch marked Customer Service Appreciation Week with free roadworthiness checks and giveaways, giving customers an opportunity to have their vehicles inspected while enjoying refreshments and other activities.… Read more
New regional sustainability bond targets US$250m Lourianne Graham07/10/2026090 views A first-ever regional sustainability bond was launched Tuesday to raise US$250m ($500m) to help Caribbean governments build climate-resilient infrastructure at below-market borrowing rates, with a market launch planned by the… Read more
PM Mottley’s $22bn investment pitch Lourianne Graham07/10/20260315 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday outlined about 12 projects for public and private investment under a resilience plan worth about $22 billion over the next decade, including desalination, renewable… Read more
Straughn urges checks on online financial platforms Jenique Belgrave06/10/20260538 views Barbadians risk losing their money to fraudulent online financial platforms unless they check the providers’ credentials, Finance Minister Ryan Straughn warned as he tabled legislation to regulate virtual asset services.… Read more
BEC: Benefits, flexibility, career prospects also shape retention Emmanuel Joseph05/10/20260174 views Barbados urgently needs a national vacancy survey to establish the scale of labour shortages, employers said on Monday, as construction and hospitality businesses struggle to fill jobs and a lack… Read more
Haymans Market: Barbados’ Largest Indoor Market Blends History, Local Business and Lifestyle Leanne Mcgregor05/10/20260984 views In many ways, Haymans Market has become a bustling world of its own. As Barbados’ largest indoor market, it has grown well beyond its original retail offering, bringing new experiences… Read more
Voluntary recall of specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch Barbados Today04/10/202601K views GraceKennedy Foods (GK Foods) is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch one litre distributed in Barbados and a number of other countries. The affected product bears… Read more