BusinessLocal News Republican constitution call amid Bail Bill debate by Ryan Gilkes 31/07/2024 written by Ryan Gilkes 3 min read Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has urged the government to swiftly implement a new republican constitution for Barbados. Thorne raised this issue during the House of Assembly debate on the Bail … Continue Reading 31/07/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Govt, NGO partnering to end renewable energy gridlock by Sheria Brathwaite 31/07/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 31/07/2024 The stalled renewable energy (RE) sector is poised for a significant revival, with numerous projects set to begin in early 2025 under a government initiative to address gridlock issues. In … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Industry grew 8 per cent; US visitors up 45 per cent by Emmanuel Joseph 30/07/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 30/07/2024 The economy has recorded a robust 4.5 per cent real growth in the first half of 2024, with a $300 million year-on-year increase in total production and record employment levels, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Inaugural Battle of the Nails Competition announced by Barbados Today 28/07/2024 by Barbados Today 28/07/2024 The Atelier by Seven Blooms, Barbadosโ membership-based nail spa, proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary with the announcement of the inaugural Battle of the Nails Competition.ย Since its inception, The Atelier … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Shipwright urges stricter standards in wake of Berylโs damage by Sheria Brathwaite 26/07/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 26/07/2024 A leading boatbuilder has called on the government to use the current downtime in the fishing industry to establish a boat building code and implement an inspection programme, following widespread … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureBusinessLocal News Flow takes centre stage as title sponsor for Grand Kadooment by Shamar Blunt 26/07/2024 by Shamar Blunt 26/07/2024 Telecommunications powerhouse Flow has been unveiled as the title sponsor for the spectacular climax of this year’s Crop Over festival, Grand Kadooment. The official announcement was made on Thursday at … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News BHTA elevates two talented team members by Barbados Today 25/07/2024 by Barbados Today 25/07/2024 The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has announced the promotion of two of its exceptional team members, Tessalee Moore and Rhea Walker, to pivotal roles within the organisation. Moore … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Crime surge a threat to tourism, business leaders warn by Ryan Gilkes 25/07/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 25/07/2024 Business leaders have sounded the alarm over a recent surge in violent crime, warning that it poses a significant threat to the islandโs vital tourism industry and the global reputation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Bus owners chief wants govt crackdown on indiscipline by Emmanuel Joseph 25/07/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 25/07/2024 The chief spokesman for the nation’s public transport owners has urged the Mia Mottley administration to take decisive action against indiscipline in his industry, declaring that “government needs to stop … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Ferry service set to launch this year; promises 185 jobs by Ryan Gilkes 24/07/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 24/07/2024 Connect Caribe, a private-sector-led ferry service, is on course to begin operations in the last quarter of this year, with plans to create significant employment opportunities across the region. The … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail