Hundreds of Muslims across Barbados were able to come together as a community on Tuesday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. They …
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The Chairman of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), Vincent Pereira, announced today a profit attributable to its equity holders of US$109.1 million for the half-year ended March 31, 2022. Total …
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The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) has called on Government to recognize the hard work of persons in that field during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is hoped …
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Youth environmental activists have been urged to be advocates for action, people, and the planet, over the next 50 years. Minister of Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde made the …
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Officials at Massy Stores expect that the Worthing, Christ Church location will reopen to business shortly, following a fire on Tuesday morning. Massy’s Chief Executive Officer Randall Banfield told reporters …
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CTUSAB president calls out employers for reducing work hours
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryBusinesses are being accused of reducing employees’ work hours weekly to prevent them from collecting benefits under the minimum wage legislation. President of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff …
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After half of a century as a Barbadian-owned company, Simpson Motors has finally changed hands. The British multinational automotive firm Inchcape announced Tuesday it had completed the acquisition of the …
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Increase in productivity must follow pay hike – BPSA boss
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryAmid trade union calls for wage hikes for public servants, chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Trisha Tannis has contended that any pay increases must be matched by …
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Barbadians may soon have to pay more for chicken. Chief executive officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) James Paul warned on Tuesday that although poultry prices have not yet …
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A former deputy chairperson of the state-run Government Industrial School (GIS) has misgivings about the outcome of yet another probe into the operations of the juvenile reform institution, recently announced …