BSA boys going to Disney in December Barbados Today08/11/20240951 views The Barbados Soccer Academy (BSA) Under-19 team has been accepted to participate in the 2024 Disney Boys Showcase, December 27-30 in Kissimmee, Florida. The Disney Showcase is one of the… Read more
Bajans urged to ‘give more’ to help raise $1M for Salvation Army Barbados Today08/11/202401.5K views The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle and Letter Appeal launched on Friday with an ambitious call to raise $1 million, surpassing the traditional target of $850 000. Speaking at the… Read more
Economist recommends deals to get taxes from Caribbean nationals working abroad Shanna Moore08/11/202401.9K views A leading American economist has called for Barbados and other Caribbean nations to enter into new tax agreements that would allow them to collect taxes from their nationals working overseas.… Read more
Proposed witness protection legislation to get input from Bar Association Barbados Today08/11/202401.3K views A draft bill dealing with the protection of witnesses will shortly be shared with the Barbados Bar Association (BBA) for its consideration and comments. Attorney General Dale Marshall made the… Read more
Barbados and Poland discuss areas of engagement Barbados Today08/11/20240953 views Barbados’ pharmaceutical industry and the renewable energy sector have been identified as areas in which this country and Poland can cooperate. This was discussed during a recent courtesy call… Read more
PSVs to drive accessibility for disabled with ’empowerment unit’ Emmanuel Joseph08/11/20240829 views The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) is set to establish a Community Empowerment Unit (CEU) as part of a major initiative to transform disabled access to public transport, with… Read more
Commercial court coming, says Straughn Emmanuel Joseph08/11/202401.4K views Government is moving to establish a commercial court as one of its initiatives to make doing business here easier and attract more investment. Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan… Read more
Food security ‘in peril’, say Dems, urging action on poultry shortage Shamar Blunt08/11/20240979 views The ongoing chicken shortage, along with the increasing need to import a broad range of produce due to scarcity on the island are worrying signs of a potential food insecurity… Read more
Tourist attractions’ high prices deterring cruise visitors, warns taxi co-op Shamar Blunt08/11/202401.3K views Rising prices at tourist attractions and shops are dampening cruise visitors’ interest, despite projections of a busy winter season ahead, according to a leading figure in Bridgetown’s taxi industry. Stephen… Read more
Sea urchins missing from South Coast reefs, warns expert diver Sheria Brathwaite08/11/202402K views An expert diver and spearfisher has raised alarm over the complete absence of sea eggs along the southern corridor of the island’s reef. Steven Bourne, who annually surveys the South… Read more