Central Bank to ensure commercial banks not ‘overly zealous’ in anti-money laundering regulations Emmanuel Joseph15/11/2023082 views The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) is taking steps to ensure that commercial banks don’t go overboard, to the detriment of customers, when applying anti-money laundering regulations. Governor Dr Kevin… Read more
Small businesses urged to join BHTA Sheria Brathwaite15/11/20230132 views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is making a clarion call for small businesses to join the organisation and take advantage of the many available opportunities. Chairman Renée Coppin… Read more
Suspect identified in theft from Parliament museum Barbados Today15/11/20230142 views The police have identified a suspect in the recent theft of artefacts from the Museum of Parliament. Speaker of the House of Assembly Arthur Holder told Tuesday’s sitting that fingerprints… Read more
BHTA upbeat about upcoming winter season Sheria Brathwaite15/11/20230131 views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) says the 2023/2024 winter season is shaping up to be a good one. Even though airlift capacity has not returned to 2019 levels,… Read more
Reggae stars rise to the occasion Barbados Today15/11/20230125 views The inaugural Rise Reggae, hosted on Saturday night by Nouvelle Vie and billed as a show of headliners, proved to be a resounding success. The artistes in the lineup proved… Read more
Central Bank appoints eighth director Barbados Today15/11/20230146 views Accountant Michael A. Edghill has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Barbados, five months after legislation was passed to increase the number of directors.… Read more
Forde says legislation to help Barbados in post-disaster recovery amid climate threat Barbados Today15/11/2023076 views Climate change is a real threat to the lives of all Barbadians, says Minister of Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde. Speaking in the House… Read more
Rhodes Scholar plans to help region beat climate crisis Barbados Today15/11/20230117 views The 2023 Rhodes Scholar is Bahamian Jervon Sands. During a media briefing at State House on Tuesday, he was announced as the recipient of this year’s coveted scholarship, beating out… Read more
Foundation to start initiatives to reduce cases Barbados Today15/11/20230130 views The Barbados Diabetes Foundation is launching several initiatives with the goal of significantly reducing the number of diagnoses of the chronic disease. President Misha White made the disclosure during Republic… Read more
Weir tells Parliament importation move to ‘avert any crisis’ Barbados Today15/11/2023086 views Six containers of eggs are on the high seas headed to Barbados to supplement the dwindling local supply and ensure that with the Christmas season approaching, there is no shortage.… Read more