Noted economist Marla Dukharan has forecast a dampening of local economic activity this year due to rising food and energy prices, as well as a fall-off in visitor arrivals out …
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Red Cross moves to boost income as donations slow down
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryThe Barbados Red Cross Society (BRCS) is among local charitable organisations feeling some pressure from the rising cost of living, which has also been having a crippling effect on finances …
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Having been overlooked by Government for yet another International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has made yet another formal complaint …
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Amidst opposition concerns about the level of debt being undertaken by the current administration, a staff mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence that the Government has …
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Long overdue but welcomed! That’s how residents of Vaughn’s Road No.1 in St Joseph and Shorey Village in St Andrew, feel about the planned roadworks in their communities. When a …
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Uncertainty now surrounds the start of the highly-anticipated multi-million-dollar Pierhead Development Project that was slated to begin this year. Real estate mogul Sir Paul Altman, one of the key stakeholders …
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The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to help locate  Romario Adrian Payne Payne, 25, alias MARIO or RUSTY is wanted for questioning in connection with serious …
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The Barbados Defence Force’s Field Medical Team (FMT) will conduct a weekend training exercise from June 24 to 26, at the Paragon Base, Christ Church, starting at 8:00 a.m. The …
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Barbados should soon have an approved amended National Physical Development Plan designed to build resilience and ensure economic and physical growth. This was disclosed by Senior Minister in the Office …
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The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) is currently providing remediation and instructional support to the vulnerable Class 4 students of public primary schools who are preparing for the Barbados …