$100M in CAF shares gives Gov’t access to more loan funds Marlon Madden31/08/20230102 views By Marlon Madden Barbados’ increased shareholding in the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) is expected to cost the Government just over $100 million and open up… Read more
IDB says Barbados economy recovering but challenges lurking Marlon Madden31/08/20230109 views The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is warning that despite some green shoots, the Barbados economy continues to face several high risks, especially given its heavy reliance on tourism. The IDB… Read more
Credit union confidence in Gov’t paper slowly returning Marlon Madden31/08/20230127 views By Marlon Madden General Manager of the Barbados Co-operative & Credit Union League Ltd (BCCULL) Anthony Pilgrim is reporting a slow return of confidence by the credit union sector in… Read more
Legislation to provide deposit protection for credit unions expected by yearend Marlon Madden31/08/20230114 views By Marlon Madden Crucial legislative amendments to provide credit unions with insurance for members’ deposits is expected to be completed by the end of this year. General Manager of the… Read more
Safe spaces needed for homeless women and children, says Dujon Barbados Today31/08/20230104 views Gender and human rights advocate Felicia Dujon is calling for the establishment of a safe shelter specifically for women and children in dire social and financial circumstances. She made the… Read more
Mother faces eviction; landlord and Welfare Department differ on reason payment ended Emmanuel Joseph31/08/20230157 views A 30-year-old mother of two is at her wit’s end as she and her family face eviction from the rented house they have occupied for the past three years in… Read more
BAEH president denies any hand in children being taken from woman; calls for assistance to help homeless 24-7 Anesta Henry31/08/20230156 views The President of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) Kemar Saffrey claims he has been the target of threats and criticism and has even come close to being assaulted… Read more
#BTEditorial – Poor people cannot be wished away Barbados Today31/08/20230216 views When we, on several occasions, drew our readers’ attention to the growing level of poverty and displacement in this country, some who are blinkered by political loyalty may attribute this… Read more
Striker becomes most expensive footballer in Barbados’ history Barbados Today30/08/20230285 views Thierry Gale has become the most expensive Barbadian-born footballer, after signing a $1.7 million contract with Austrian giants SK Rapid Wien. The 21-year-old striker made history on Tuesday when he… Read more
Scotiabank partners with Variety to offer speech therapy to children in need Barbados Today30/08/20230168 views Speech therapy plays an important role towards the holistic development of children. It improves overall communication, enhances social skills and enables them to cope better with society and function in… Read more