BusinessLocal News Govt ‘charting course’ for shipping boost by Shamar Blunt 18/01/2025 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read The government has intensified its focus on the maritime industry, passing eight new shipping-related acts in 2024 as part of a comprehensive strategy to boost economic growth, International Transport Minister … Continue Reading 18/01/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Cannabis industry secures much-needed funding boost by Sheria Brathwaite 18/01/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/01/2025 In a major boost for the fledgling medicinal cannabis industry, the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) has partnered with Trust Loans Fund Barbados to overcome the financial hurdles hampering … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Employment to be created in efforts to produce renewable gas, electricity from Sargassum by Emmanuel Joseph 18/01/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 18/01/2025 Barbados is set to revolutionise its energy industry and tackle its seaweed problem with a groundbreaking $186 million bio-energy project in a bid to save millions in foreign exchange, earn … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessCharityLocal News Sagicor donates gifts to Nightingale Children’s Village by Barbados Today 17/01/2025 by Barbados Today 17/01/2025 Insurance and financial solutions provider Sagicor made a donation to the island’s largest children’s home, the Nightingale Children’s Village, during the recent Christmas season. Through the company’s Making A … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Central Bank issues statement on acceptance of US$1 notes in Barbados by Barbados Today 16/01/2025 by Barbados Today 16/01/2025 The Central Bank of Barbados has acknowledged public concerns regarding some businesses refusing to accept US$1 notes. While the Bank understands the frustration this may cause, it clarifies that, by … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureBusinessLocal News Dream Mas’: New vision for Crop Over 2025 by Barbados Today 16/01/2025 by Barbados Today 16/01/2025 In a dazzling display of creativity and ambition, the Dream Mas’ band has burst onto the Crop Over scene, promising to revolutionise Barbados’ beloved festival. With six tantalising sections … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Credit Union League names new general manager by Barbados Today 11/01/2025 by Barbados Today 11/01/2025 A new general manager has been appointed at the Barbados Co-operative and Credit Union League Limited (BCCULL), the trade body for credit unions in Barbados. Tracia Pounder succeeds Anthony … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Luxury superyacht makes inaugural visit amid arrivals bump by Shanna Moore 07/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 07/01/2025 Barbados has witnessed a significant boost in its cruise tourism, with a 23 per cent increase in arrivals from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Retirees group introduces multi-year membership by Barbados Today 04/01/2025 by Barbados Today 04/01/2025 The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) has announced the launch of a multi-year membership option, marking a significant change in its membership structure as part of its 30th anniversary … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Consumer group vows to tackle rising costs, boost rights in 2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail