BusinessLocal News Officials urge tourism industry raise customer service level by Sheria Brathwaite 18/12/2024 written by Sheria Brathwaite 5 min read Tourism leaders have called for an urgent overhaul of customer service within the industry, warning that poor treatment of visitors could jeopardise the islandโs hard-earned reputation as a top holiday … Continue Reading 18/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Shopping dips ahead of Christmas but mall retailers brace for last-minute crowd by Barbados Today 17/12/2024 by Barbados Today 17/12/2024 As Christmas Day approaches, retailers in malls are grappling with slower-than-anticipated foot traffic, raising concerns about their holiday sales just one week before the festive season kicks off. The … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureBusinessLocal News Aisle 166 – NCF showcases outstanding local brands by Barbados Today 14/12/2024 by Barbados Today 14/12/2024 This holiday season, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is shining a spotlight on the exceptional products and services crafted by local creative enterprises. From fashion and food to health and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Premium rum industry faces setback but eyes โbright future’ by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 Sales of premium rum from the Caribbean have dipped considerably this year, according to the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA), as industry leaders cite a combination of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Mount Gay Distilleries expands capacity with new rum ageing bond by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 14/12/2024 The world’s oldest commercial rum distillery on Friday opened its fifth rum ageing bond, increasing storage capacity by nearly 50 per cent. The new bond at Mount Gay Distilleries … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Funding boost for small businesses by Shanna Moore 14/12/2024 by Shanna Moore 14/12/2024 Small and medium-sized businesses in Barbados are set to receive a significant boost through a $50 million Enhanced Credit Guarantee Fund (ECGF) announced by the Central Bank of Barbados in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Power outages by road crash prompts Light & Power safety call by Barbados Today 14/12/2024 by Barbados Today 14/12/2024 The Barbados Light and Power Company issued a stark warning on Friday about the dangers posed by car accidents involving power poles. noting that a sizeable minority of power outages … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Walters blasts gov’t over ‘economic rape’ at the fuel pump by Barbados Today 14/12/2024 by Barbados Today 14/12/2024 With fuel prices set to decrease from midnight on Friday, opposition senator and shadow energy minister Ryan Walters launched a fierce attack on the government, accusing it of neglecting consumers … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Merchants and shoppers get on with Christmas business with no word on VAT free day by Barbados Today 13/12/2024 by Barbados Today 13/12/2024 As the festive shopping season picks up, anticipation for a potential ‘No VAT Day’ has turned into a lingering disappointment, with retailers preparing for a Christmas without the tax break … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Luxury yacht to berth in northern town this weekend by Barbados Today 13/12/2024 by Barbados Today 13/12/2024 Speightstown will welcome its first small cruise vessel this Sunday in a historic milestone for the storied northern town, one of the islandโs oldest major settlements. Guests aboard the luxury … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
