Statement by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the passing of Dr Carissa Etienne Barbados Today01/12/20230158 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 Today01/12/20230107 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 Brathwaite30/11/20230165 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 Today30/11/20230123 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 Today30/11/2023095 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 Today30/11/20230147 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 Today30/11/20230116 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 Today30/11/20230157 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
No printing of Driving Licences at BLA Pine on Friday, Dec 1; only BLA Holetown Barbados Today30/11/20230121 views The Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) will temporarily suspend printing driving licence cards at its Pine location on Friday, December 1, 2023. This is to facilitate the servicing of its… Read more
PM Mottley welcomes breakthrough on loss and damage fund at COP28 Sandy Deane30/11/20230162 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Thursday hailed news that delegates attending the COP28 conference in Dubai have reached a deal on the long-anticipated loss and damage fund that will… Read more