Tri-nation ferry: ‘Sooner rather than later’, Govt still examining deal Emmanuel Joseph12/01/20240217 views A regional tri-nation ferry service involving Barbados is still a way off, despite Trinidad and Tobago’s announcement it would assign a ship to the service and upbeat pronouncements from the… Read more
Forte on guard for economy’s growth in 2024 Emmanuel Joseph12/01/20240170 views By Emmanuel Joseph Canada-based Barbadian economist Carlos Forte has given a “cautiously optimistic” outlook for Barbados’ economic fortunes in 2014. “I am cautiously optimistic about the prospects for 2024, both… Read more
‘Hundreds of millions’ in losses for gov’t at Portvale Sugar Factory while private firm reaped sweets Shamar Blunt12/01/20240387 views As the government exits the sugar industry, divesting its farms and factories to the cooperative movement, one of its top economists revealed more than a dozen years of massive losses… Read more
‘No need yet’ for new hospital Barbados Today12/01/20240271 views Despite opening its doors nearly 60 years ago, then with about 460 beds, a leading administrator at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) said he did not believe a new hospital… Read more
New sugar firms to begin operations on Monday under ‘different’ environment Shamar Blunt12/01/20240403 views By Shamar Blunt The two new companies running the sugar industry, the Agricultural Business Company Ltd. (ABC), and Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESC), are due to begin operations… Read more
Despite cyberattack, QEH official praises benefits of ‘technology boost’ Barbados Today12/01/20240158 views Although acknowledging that a cyberattack over a year ago disrupted services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), a senior official has stressed the importance of transitioning the healthcare facility into… Read more
World Bank predicts 4 per cent growth for Barbados in 2024 Barbados Today12/01/20240221 views The World Bank is expecting the Caribbean and Latin America to see a “gradual recovery” this year with projected economic growth of 2.3 per cent and 2.5 per cent next… Read more
Babados gets IDB loan to increase climate resilience Barbados Today12/01/2024096 views The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$50 million (BDS$100 million) loan to help Barbados boost the climate resilience of its coastal areas and foster climate-resilient economic development. The… Read more
Kiosk occupant faces flooding at Fairchild Street Market Barbados Today12/01/20240123 views A persistent flooding issue at the newly rebuilt Fairchild Street Market is threatening not only sales but the health of a business owner, she has told Barbados TODAY. Nine months… Read more
St Philip Welfare Office closed Barbados Today12/01/20240216 views The public is advised that the St Philip Welfare Office is closed due to environmental issues. However, persons who require the services of the office may contact the following officers:… Read more