Local NewsOpinion Worker – or a professional? Decide by Dennis De Depeiza 24/11/2024 written by Dennis De Depeiza 3 min read Among the many principles to which the labour movement subscribes and identifies when it comes to the display of professionalism by an employee or employee are conducting oneself responsibly, reflecting … Continue Reading 24/11/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
OpinionRegional People of English-speaking Caribbean freer than most in the world by Sir Ronald Sanders 24/11/2024 by Sir Ronald Sanders 24/11/2024 If you live in an English-speaking Caribbean country, do you consider yourself freer and more fortunate than many others around the world? In a world where freedoms are under siege—where … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Opinion Retirees helping others and helping themselves by Dr. Basil Springer 24/11/2024 by Dr. Basil Springer 24/11/2024 “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16 In retirement, many seek to fill our days … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Opinion The pervasive impact of high fuel costs by Barbados Today 20/11/2024 by Barbados Today 20/11/2024 Following last week’s discussion on the impact of the electricity rate increase on firms and consumers, the cost of fuel will engage our attention this week due to its pervasive … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion Reparations for slavery: realistic or pie in the sky? by Ralph Jemmott 15/11/2024 by Ralph Jemmott 15/11/2024 I turned to page 12 of the Daily Express of Monday, October 14, 2024, and there was a picture of Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. The caption under the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion Sagicor, Healthy Caribbean Coalition sign MOU to tackle health threats by Barbados Today 14/11/2024 by Barbados Today 14/11/2024 The Caribbean’s battle against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including obesity and related health challenges has received a powerful boost with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sagicor … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion Spa therapist breaking barriers by Barbados Today 14/11/2024 by Barbados Today 14/11/2024 Aluko Bascombe is a man on a mission, helping to improve the health and wellness of locals and visitors in Barbados. The lone male spa therapist at Sandals Royal Barbados … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinionTechnology What Donald Trump’s second term and Elon Musk’s investment signals for the future and the Caribbean by Steven Williams 12/11/2024 by Steven Williams 12/11/2024 As the US presidential election concludes with Donald J. Trump securing a second term, important questions arise about what this renewed administration might entail, particularly given recent policy directions. For … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinionSpeaking Out We are on a dangerous path by Barbados Today 06/11/2024 by Barbados Today 06/11/2024 There is a video of the police making an arrest circulating on social media. When I saw it I was deeply concerned by the actions of the youth involved. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Opinion Building digital bridges: Unlocking the Caribbean’s e-commerce potential by Steven Williams 05/11/2024 by Steven Williams 05/11/2024 It feels like just yesterday that I was teaching e-commerce at the Barbados Community College, though it’s been at least 15 years. I remember asking colleagues why we’ve seen so … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail