Local NewsNewsRegional Centres of excellence proposed to train region’s armed forces by Shamar Blunt 02/02/2023 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read By Shamar Blunt The establishment of several centres of excellence specialising in various aspects of security and disaster preparation has been identified as the way forward for regional governments as … Continue Reading 02/02/2023 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Gov’t committed to transformative agenda by Barbados Today 02/02/2023 by Barbados Today 02/02/2023 Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight is adamant that the government is addressing the public’s concerns about the rising cost of goods. She told the Upper … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Vendors encouraged to take advantage of AgroFest 2023 by Barbados Today 02/02/2023 by Barbados Today 02/02/2023 The Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) is encouraging vendors to take full advantage of this year’s Agrofest showcase. During a workshop held at Radisson Aquatica Resort, Aquatic Gap, St Michael on … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTechnology Customers can now move between telecoms providers and keep numbers by Marlon Madden 02/02/2023 by Marlon Madden 02/02/2023 By Marlon Madden It is official. Barbadians can now switch mobile and landline providers without having to change their numbers. Telecommunications officials made the announcement on Wednesday that local number … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Central Bank names acting Governor by Barbados Today 02/02/2023 by Barbados Today 02/02/2023 Central Bank authorities ended speculation on Wednesday and named Alwyn Jordan as Acting Governor until further notice. His appointment approved by the Board of Directors follows the departure of Cleviston … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Consumers promised poultry prices will be no higher than pre-compact levels by Sheria Brathwaite 02/02/2023 by Sheria Brathwaite 02/02/2023 By Sheria Brathwaite Poultry farmers have remained resolute about their position to stay clear of a new price compact with Government, blaming the initial agreement for a decline in the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Alwyn Jordan to act as Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados by Barbados Today 01/02/2023 by Barbados Today 01/02/2023 Alwyn Jordan has been appointed Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados by its Board of Directors, until further notice. The appointment of Mr Jordan, who has served as … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Bank hailed for digital transformation by Stefon Jordan 01/02/2023 by Stefon Jordan 01/02/2023 CIBC FirstCaribbean has copped another prestigious award for the great strides the regional bank has made in the digital banking space. In naming the bank Best Digital Transformation Bank 2022” … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews 150 receive cyber security training by Stefon Jordan 01/02/2023 by Stefon Jordan 01/02/2023 The Government of Barbados remains committed to strengthening its cyber security defence capabilities in all sectors on the island. This was the strong message delivered by Minister of Education, Technological … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
NewsWorld FBI search President Biden’s Delaware home over classified documents by Barbados Today 01/02/2023 by Barbados Today 01/02/2023 Source: BBC News – The FBI is searching President Joe Biden’s home in Rehoboth, Delaware as part of an investigation into classified documents, his lawyer says. In a statement, Mr … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail