ILO Report: Employment back to pre-COVID-19 levels Barbados Today22/12/20230687 views The labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, almost four years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, show a full recovery in their employment rates. However, these are… Read more
Five honoured in AG’s anti-crime initiative Barbados Today22/12/20231497 views Five people have received awards for their acts of valour and civic duty from the Office of the Attorney General at an awards ceremony that unveiled the Gaining Stripes programme,… Read more
Tech degrees to be offered in TVET system overhaul Barbados Today22/12/20230604 views Minister of Education Kay McConney has unveiled plans for an overhaul of the nation’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system that would include the offering of technical degrees.… Read more
Dame Sandra speaks on robbery, appeals for more respect for elderly Barbados Today22/12/20230400 views President Dame Sandra Mason used her toast to the nation’s latest centenarian to urge younger Barbadians to engage more with their elders, not only to learn more about history but… Read more
Paul warns against indiscriminate imports that could hurt sector Sheria Brathwaite22/12/20230542 views The government’s bid to bolster food security appeared to clash with the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) on Thursday as the head of the farmers group urged the Mia Mottley administration… Read more
BTMI unveils ‘Feels Like Summer’ campaign Barbados Today22/12/20230683 views A holiday promotional campaign for Barbadian tourism has been launched to entice visitors to explore the island’s beauty and warmth by offering exclusive digital credits. As the Barbados Tourism Marketing… Read more
Thompson urges rights protection in new Physical Development Plan Barbados Today22/12/20230463 views In a firm stance on the changes to Barbados Physical Development Plan, Deputy President of the Senate Elizabeth Thompson has declared she will not be part of any trampling over… Read more
More Bajans to get natural gas Barbados Today22/12/20230738 views Plans are in the pipeline to give more Barbadians access to natural gas. Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummins revealed Wednesday that Cabinet has approved a project… Read more
Port extends hours amid cargo surge Barbados Today22/12/20230811 views The Bridgetown Port began extending its closing hours Thursday evening among other measures to ensure timely cargo deliveries amid a notable surge in volumes. From Thursday until Saturday, operating hours… Read more
Increased purchases of meat, poultry, fish ahead of Christmas Sheria Brathwaite22/12/20230557 views By Sheria Brathwaite Barbadians flocked to meat shops and supermarkets Thursday to ensure chicken, turkey, pork and fish will feature on their Christmas menu. As Barbados TODAY visited several markets… Read more