Govt spending rises by a third over FY2023 Barbados Today21/02/20240294 views The Mia Mottley administration is expected to spend one-third more during the coming financial year — $4.66 billion — to support central government operations. This is on the accrual accounting… Read more
Caribbean economies to expand in ’24, dogged by ’23 issues — CDB Barbados Today21/02/20240203 views The 19 economies served by the Caribbean Development Bank are forecast to grow on average by 8.6 per cent in 2024, up from last year’s 6.7 per cent — driven… Read more
A win-win for Barbados and global coalition Dawne Parris21/02/20240346 views Not only would Barbados benefit from membership of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) – a multi-stakeholder global partnership that seeks to build resilient infrastructure in participating countries –… Read more
Trio path to Caribbean ‘excellence awards’ in regional first Shamar Blunt21/02/20240275 views Three Barbadian icons in their field have been honoured for exceptional accomplishments and unwavering support of Caribbean development, in an unprecedented domination by a single country in the prestigious Anthony… Read more
India’s commerce minister says countries can’t expect help while attacking Gov’t Dawne Parris21/02/20240244 views By Dawne Parris in India A senior official in the Indian government has criticised some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and members of the African, Caribbean and… Read more
Wage review urged amid questions over its existence Emmanuel Joseph21/02/20240338 views By Emmanuel Joseph The nation’s largest public-sector union has thrown its weight behind a call from a sister union to reopen talks on the national minimum wage while questions linger… Read more
Back free movement but improve pay, perks here – Browne Barbados Today21/02/20240830 views Government backbencher and ex-health minister Dr Sonia Browne said Tuesday there is still a fundamental need to provide fair compensation and incentives to nurses and other essential professions to keep… Read more
Thorne supports free movement legislation Barbados Today21/02/20240316 views Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has thrown his support behind Government’s amendment to the CARICOM free movement legislation noting that the enhancements to the laws are a continuation of efforts at… Read more
Use opportunities to explore CARICOM, Abrahams urges Barbados Today21/02/20240185 views A government minister has urged more skilled workers to explore job opportunities available across CARICOM. Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams also said Barbadians have benefited tremendously from the bloc’s… Read more
Smoother Surface for Highway 1 Barbados Today21/02/20240281 views Motorists who travel along Highway 1 will soon enjoy a smoother ride from Speightstown roundabout, St. Peter to Holetown in St. James. Starting Wednesday, February 21, C.O. Williams Construction Limited… Read more