Flash flood watch extended to 6 a.m. Sunday Barbados Today04/11/2023095 views The Barbados Meteorological Services has extended a flash flood watch for the island until 6 a.m. Sunday. A flash flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a… Read more
‘Angry students, tired teachers’ impacting on education Emmanuel Joseph04/11/20230198 views By Emmanuel Joseph An assessment of the social and emotional status of students and school faculty across Barbados has revealed disturbing emotional issues that stand in the way of learning,… Read more
Rum producer laments delays in GI registration Marlon Madden04/11/20230185 views The delay in the registration of a potentially lucrative graphical indication (GI) for Barbados rum is not sitting well with this island’s rum producers, who have been trying to get… Read more
ICAB advises businesses to use certified accountants only Barbados Today04/11/20230113 views Businesses and other organisations that need a chartered accountant to sign off on financial statements and other documents used to show financial soundness should ensure the accountant is qualified to… Read more
Massy rolls out self-checkout machines at Sky Mall location Anesta Henry04/11/20230200 views Chief Executive Officer of Massy Stores Barbados Jared Wright is assuring the public that the rollout of the self-checkout machines at the various locations will not lead to job losses.… Read more
Barbados blasts Cuban embargo as UN support increases Barbados Today04/11/20230128 views In a record-tying display of global solidarity, Barbados joined with all but a tiny handful of nations in the 193-member United Nations General Assembly as it overwhelmingly condemned the United… Read more
CIBC sees major increase in accounts, transactions Barbados Today04/11/20230167 views CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank has recorded continued growth in business as a result of its online services. Chief Executive Officer Mark St Hill shared that report as the financial institution… Read more
PM Mottley at White House Barbados Today04/11/2023074 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley joined fellow leaders in the Americas at the White House on Friday in a pledge to boost economic ties and build sustainable supply chains. At the… Read more
CDB wants faster transition to renewable energy Marlon Madden04/11/2023089 views By Marlon Madden President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Dr Gene Leon has thrown out a challenge to regional leaders to quicken their pace in transitioning to full reliance… Read more
Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Appeal, hopes to collect $850K Sheria Brathwaite04/11/2023068 views The Salvation Army has launched its 2023/2024 Christmas Kettle and Letter Appeal with the hope of collecting $850 000. During a ceremony held at Golden Square Freedom Park in The… Read more