Small hoteliers have access to concessions Marlon Madden20/11/2021064 views A veteran hotelier is concerned that some small hotel operators are still experiencing “horror” trying to get access to some benefits under the Tourism Development Act (TDA) and the Tourism… Read more
Experts, mogul trade contrasting views of tourism’s future Marlon Madden20/11/2021037 views Barbados needs “fresh thinking” to overcome complacency in tourism development even while chasing profits, industry experts have suggested, as they called for a plan to build back better from tourism’s… Read more
Opposition Leader’s Tribute to Sir Charles Williams Barbados Today20/11/2021055 views Sir Charles Williams was probably best known as one of our leading construction magnates; but more than a builder of structures, he has significantly contributed to the exercise of nation… Read more
‘Take the jab but take better care of yourself, too Marlon Madden20/11/2021038 views People with weakened immune systems who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can still catch it and even die, emergency physician Dr Brian Charles said Friday as he urged Barbadians to work… Read more
UPDATE: Police searching for missing woman Barbados Today20/11/2021062 views Police are conducting extensive field searches for missing person Samara Bristol. The search parties, consisting of at least 50 police officers, 8 Barbados Defence Force soldiers, and Police Canine Unit,… Read more
Thousands of expired COVID-19 vax doses discarded as vaccine hesitancy grips region – PAHO Barbados Today20/11/2021055 views Health officials in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean have been forced to dump as many as 62,000 doses of COVID-19, according to Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) figures. The area’s… Read more
COVID mission goes on the road Barbados Today20/11/2021024 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness has hit the ground running with another attempt to tackle the COVID-19 crisis at the community level, through an initiative known as the Mission… Read more
Wickham sticking to his beliefs and right to freedom of expression Barbados Today20/11/2021085 views Veteran pollster and talk show host, Peter Wickham has refused to retreat into the shadows over his radical views on religion that are prompting calls for him to be sacked… Read more
French owner wants rum industry, Govt to work out lucrative label Barbados Today20/11/2021054 views The French owner of the Barbadian rum distillery whose objections stalled the island’s bid for a geographic indication (GI) that would stamp rum as a Barbadian product has urged fellow… Read more
Customs chief says department stepping up Barbados Today20/11/2021048 views The Comptroller of Customs is standing firmly behind the employees in his department and a host of measures which he claims are already significantly improving the clearance of goods at… Read more