BusinessLocal NewsRegional CDB confirms removal of Leon as president of the bank by Barbados Today 21/07/2024 written by Barbados Today 6 min read The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Sunday confirmed that it had concluded the โinternal administrative processโ involving its president, Dr Hyginus Leon, and that he โhas ceased to hold … Continue Reading 21/07/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEntertainmentLocal NewsWorld Rihanna boosts her billion-dollar empire with Fenty deal at Paris Olympics by Barbados Today 20/07/2024 by Barbados Today 20/07/2024 Rihanna has signed a historic partnership with the 2024 Paris Olympics, boosting her billion-dollar fortune. The singer turned beauty mogul signed a deal said to be worth tens of millions, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureBusinessLocal News Sol partners with NCF to fuel the Crop Over festival by Barbados Today 20/07/2024 by Barbados Today 20/07/2024 Sol, the Caribbeanโs leading provider of energy solutions is proud to fuel this yearโs Crop Over celebrations through a partnership with the National Cultural Foundation (NCF). As part of the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsYouth Jobs project bears fruit by Sheria Brathwaite 20/07/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 20/07/2024 Scores of young people are finding jobs thanks to the Startwise programme. On Friday, participants in the first cohort of the employability six-month training programme graduated during a ceremony held … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Collaboration ‘key’ to boosting exports by Shamar Blunt 19/07/2024 by Shamar Blunt 19/07/2024 Small businesses are being urged to work together to enhance their brands and export potential as part of a national drive to expand economic opportunities. Kevin Hunte, permanent secretary in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News BWU urges action against workplace violence by Sheria Brathwaite 19/07/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/07/2024 Barbados Workers Union general secretary Toni Moore has called on employers and workers to take an active role in combating crime and violence across the nation. In a press statement … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News CTUSAB questions need for new crime unit by Sheria Brathwaite 18/07/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/07/2024 The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has criticised the establishment of a Serious Organised Crime Unit within The Barbados Police Service, arguing it is unnecessary … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Blue Green Bank to benefit C’bean states by Small Business Association 18/07/2024 by Small Business Association 18/07/2024 The financial landscape in Barbados is set to benefit from a new entrant with the recent introduction of the African Import & Export Bank, which may be followed by other … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Businesses join hurricane relief drive by Emmanuel Joseph 18/07/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 18/07/2024 The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) will render crucial aid to those neighbouring Caribbean islands decimated by the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Chairman of the BPSA Trisha Tannis said in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Hospitality pay standards under review by Shamar Blunt 17/07/2024 by Shamar Blunt 17/07/2024 Minimum standards of pay for workers in the hospitality accommodation industry will soon be introduced. This announcement was made by Minister of Labour, Colin Jordan, during Tuesdayโs debate in the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail