BL&P sues FTC over rate hike rejection Barbados Today Traffic02/12/20230219 views by Emmanuel Joseph The Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) is suing the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) for rejecting its request for an 11.9 per cent rate hike and an… Read more
St John Primary School relocated Barbados Today01/12/2023068 views The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has advised parents and guardians of students of St. John Primary that the school will be relocated to the Messiah’s House of… Read more
Statement by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the passing of Dr Carissa Etienne Barbados Today01/12/20230106 views I was truly shocked and deeply saddened on my arrival in Dubai, to learn of the death of Dr. Carissa Etienne. We last spoke less than a month ago. Dr.… Read more
Former PAHO director dies Barbados Today01/12/2023077 views SOURCE: CMC: WASHINGTON – The former director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dominican-born, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, died Friday of apparent heart failure. She was 71-years-old. Etienne, who… Read more
Barbados celebrates 57 years of independence Sheria Brathwaite30/11/20230125 views The Usain Bolt Sports Complex was transformed into a beacon of national pride and excellence earlier today as Barbados celebrated its 57th anniversary of independence. It was a spectacle… Read more
Independence Message 2023: BWU pledges to defend the dignity and rights of workers Barbados Today30/11/2023099 views General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union Toni Moore says the union will continue to resist unfair labour practices and vowed to strongly defend workers to ensure they can… Read more
Independence Message 2023: Reflect, reset and recharge – BHTA Barbados Today30/11/2023076 views Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association Ryan Forde underscores the importance of the tourism sector which he said is on the rebound. He urged Barbadians… Read more
Independence Message 2023: It’s time to empower youth- BYDC Barbados Today30/11/20230129 views President of the Barbados Youth Development Council (BYDC) Caleb Brathwaite wants young people to have a greater say in the national decision-making process. He made a strong case… Read more
Independence Message 2023: BPSA praises the resilience of Barbadians Barbados Today30/11/2023090 views Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Trisha Tannis urges citizens to remain resilient in the face of challenges. She has pledged the business community’s commitment to working… Read more
Self-employed urged to pay NIS Barbados Today30/11/20230136 views Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight says that less than 15 per cent of the self-employed in Barbados are contributing to the National Insurance Scheme. She told the Upper House on Wednesday… Read more