Last-minute shoppers throng City, brave traffic, crowds Sheria Brathwaite25/12/202401.3K views City sidewalks were busy sidewalks, teeming with Christmas Eve shoppers on Tuesday, as last-minute gift-seekers and holiday preparers braved heavy traffic and crowded pavements. Despite economic challenges, retailers reported… Read more
Restaurants brace for festive frenzy with early reservations Barbados Today24/12/202401.8K views 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… Read more
Flow spreads holiday cheer to children and four acharities Barbados Today21/12/202401.6K views 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
Govt extends fisherfolk support to aid post-Beryl recovery Shanna Moore21/12/202401.5K views 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
Opposition leader’s alarm over IMF loan Shanna Moore21/12/202401.6K views 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
Comprehensive marine environment laws necessary Barbados Today20/12/202401.6K views 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
Broad St jewellers hope for last-minute buyers Barbados Today20/12/202401.6K views 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
Tax credit incentive extended Shanna Moore19/12/202402.7K views 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
Call for change: CTUSAB wants ‘sustainable jobs’ to tackle crime, joblessness Shamar Blunt19/12/202401.3K views 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
Barbados secures hundred-million-dollar IMF boost amid ‘robust growth’ Shanna Moore19/12/202402.2K views 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