Consumer group vows to tackle rising costs, boost rights in 2025 Shanna Moore03/01/202502.5K views The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has unveiled a plan to combat soaring living costs and bolster consumer protections in 2025. Executive Director Maureen Holder announced a wide-ranging agenda that… Read more
Prison Service launches major recruitment drive Sheria Brathwaite03/01/202502.4K views The Barbados Prison Service (BPS) has embarked on an extensive recruitment campaign in a bid to bolster its workforce and establish a new senior management position, Barbados TODAY has learnt.… Read more
New Year message 2025: Time for renewal, reflection, and re-commitment Barbados Today01/01/202503.7K views President of the National Union of Public Workers Kimberley Agard says 2025 is not only the start of a new calendar year but “it is a time for renewal, reflection,… Read more
Union vows to champion workers’ rights, well-being in 2025 Sheria Brathwaite01/01/202501.6K views The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) has committed to tackling critical issues including gun violence, the high cost of living, and work-life balance, as part of its New Year’s… Read more
#BTSpeakingOut -Villa operators need FTC’s help Barbados Today29/12/202401.8K views A senator in Barbados recently noted the significant contribution that the expanding villa sector, which includes apartments, is making to the Barbados economy, through real estate sales, construction and accommodation… Read more
Lifetime Co-operative Credit Union pays tribute to long-serving employees Barbados Today29/12/202402K views Lifetime Co-operative Credit Union Ltd commemorated its 35th anniversary by paying tribute to long-serving staff members. During the dinner and awards ceremony hosted on Saturday night at the Wyndham Grand… Read more
Fortress reports positive financial year for Barbados dollar funds Barbados Today29/12/202402.2K views The financial year ended September 30, 2024 was a positive one for the Barbados dollar funds managed by Fortress Fund Managers (FFM), with returns of up to 12.4 per cent.… Read more
Scotiabank gives back Barbados Today28/12/202401.6K views In the spirit of giving during this festive time of year, Scotiabank employees understand the importance of supporting those in need. The Bank’s Employee Resource Groups coordinated donations to three… Read more
Business chamber driving digital transformation for growth Barbados Today28/12/202401.3K views The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said Friday it is ramping up initiatives to equip local businesses with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the digital… Read more
Barbadians stretch budgets, claim rising grocery costs Barbados Today25/12/202403K views Barbadians are facing a tough Christmas as skyrocketing food prices, particularly for traditional holiday items like ham, force many to scale back their celebrations. Shoppers speaking to Barbados TODAY at… Read more