Barbados welcomed the inaugural Conviasa flight from Venezuela on Saturday. Flight 3702 touched down at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) just before 11 a.m. The passengers received red carpet …
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Imagine working with the National Heroine of Barbados, Robyn Rihanna Fenty. For filmmaker Vonley Smith, this dream has now become a reality as his latest work for the pre-promotional campaign …
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After trimming its operations by disposing of a significant portion of its banking assets in some Eastern Caribbean jurisdictions, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank is reporting a staggering 70 per cent …
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By Sheria Brathwaite Kensington Oval was transformed into a spectacle of youth as Barbados held its first-ever National Youth Parade. It was a sight to behold when more than 300 …
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Barbados’ new Senior Counsels are being told by one of their own that they can no longer afford to bury their heads in the sand regarding the negative public view …
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Excess liquidity in banks should be channelled towards green energy transition, says Greenidge
By Emmanuel Joseph The Barbados Central Bank Governor is suggesting that local and counterpart institutions need to focus on directing the “abundant” cash in commercial banks towards green initiatives. Dr …
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Central Bank Governor outlines five-part strategy for sustainable economic expansion
By Emmanuel Joseph Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge has proposed a five-pronged economic model for sustainable inclusive growth that he wants to see implemented by Barbados and other Caribbean …
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Parents and guardians can start claiming the $100 textbook grant on behalf of their primary school charges from Monday. Minister of Education Kay McConney said in a statement late Friday …
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By Emmanuel Joseph Health authorities say food manufacturing and packaging plant, Hill Milling Company Limited is expected to get the green light to reopen shortly. The news from Acting Chief …
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There is mounting speculation internationally about the possibility of Prime Minister Mia Mottley running for the position of United Nations Secretary-General when it comes due in 2027. While the Prime …