Local NewsPolitics Barbados ‘still not catering’ to disabled tourists by Barbados Today 18/07/2019 written by Barbados Today 2 min read A Government Senator is calling on his administration to do more to tap into the niche market of disabled tourists. According to Senator Dr Rommel Springer, while there continues to … Continue Reading 18/07/2019 2 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsPolitics ‘Smart Bridgetown’ by Barbados Today 18/07/2019 by Barbados Today 18/07/2019 A ‘Smart Bridgetown’, involving free Internet access, computer-controlled parking and a mobile guide for tourists, is “a few months away”, the Minister for Smart Technology has declared. Minister of Innovation, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Senator to become envoy to Suriname by Barbados Today 18/07/2019 by Barbados Today 18/07/2019 Senator Althea Wiggins has been appointed envoy to Suriname, President of the Senate Sir Richard Cheltenham announced today to the Upper Chamber. “I wish to report to all honourable members … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Training, social media Customs ‘priorities’ by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 Finance Minister Ryan Straughn has identified training and communications as priorities for Customs. He told the Lower House during debate on the Customs (Amendment) Bill this afternoon there has been … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Cyber security a real threat, says Bostic by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 The security of our borders is critical in order for Government to keep its citizens safe. Now, special focus has to be paid to cyber security. So says Minister of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics ‘Govt needs to up game against crooks’ by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has called on law enforcement authorities to address the threat posed by criminals, as lawmakers moved to enact legislation to secure the ports of entry. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Gov’t looking to fill Customs jobs by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 by Barbados Today 17/07/2019 Government is looking to appoint a Comptroller of Customs along with three deputies. Word of this came from Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn who was leading off … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics UWI students to ‘give back’ – Minister by Barbados Today 16/07/2019 by Barbados Today 16/07/2019 Cabinet has approved the Give Back Programme for students of the University of the West Indies to repay with service their taxpayer-funded tuition, Minister of Home Affairs Edmund Hinkson has … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Workplace Wellness Policy ‘approved’- Jordan by Barbados Today 16/07/2019 by Barbados Today 16/07/2019 Cabinet has approved a new policy for maintaining health and safety in the workplace, Minister of Labour and Social Partnerships Colin Jordan has announced. In his speech to launch Occupational … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Well issues decades old by Barbados Today 10/07/2019 by Barbados Today 10/07/2019 The problems in the Pine which are now being brought to the fore have plagued that St Michael community for decades. And Minister of the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey, himself … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
