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Government ‘to set standards for biodegradable plastics’
The national standards agency is moving to implement standards for the labelling and testing of compostable plastics as the island continues to build out its green energy space, officials said...
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BARVEN challenges stall allocation
President of the Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN) Alistair Alexander is concerned about the fairness and transparency involved in the allocation of stall spaces at...
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CARICOM urged to ‘get in bed’ with US on renewables
by Marlon Madden Former Minister of Energy Clyde Griffith wants to see Barbados and other Caribbean countries strike a deal with the United States on a renewable energy scheme in order to ensure energy...
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Barbadians saving more, borrowing less
by Marlon Madden Barbadians continue to increase their savings in the banking system as they soften their borrowing from those banking institutions over the past year. Of the total local currency...
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Barbados still top choice for Canadian investors
Barbados continues to be a top choice jurisdiction for investment by Canadians. This assurance has come from High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Lilian Chatterjee. During her...
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AOPT praises veteran broadcaster Dennis Johnson
The privately-owned public service vehicle (PSV) fraternity is also mourning the passing of veteran broadcaster Dennis Johnson who died on Tuesday. The operators, who often tuned in to various...
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Mottley hints at Welcome Stamp changes
by Marlon Madden Prime Minister Mia Mottley has hinted that changes will be made to the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp initiative as the country seeks to further boost its population. The live and...
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Vaccination site at BPWCCUL closed
The Immunisation Unit has advised that the vaccination site located at the Barbados Public Workers’ Cooperative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCUL), Belmont Road, St. Michael, closed around 12:30 p.m....
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District “B”/Oistins Magistrate’s Court offices to reopen tomorrow
Members of the public are advised that the offices of the Magistrate’s Court at District “B”/Oistins will reopen for business tomorrow, Friday, November 5. However, hearings of the Magistrate’s Court...
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Local firms urged to widen scope
by Marlon Madden Prime Minister Mia Mottley is urging local private sector operators to be more aggressive in pursuing business in other countries across the region in an effort to earn more and help...
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Female students at troubled GIS Barrows ‘to be housed at HMP Dodds
Months after allegations of abuse and mistreatment emerged at the Government Industrial School (GIS) in Barrows, St Lucy, authorities have decided to move the reform school’s female section to HMP...
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70, 200 Pfizer vaccines arrive in Barbados
Barbados is now perfectly provisioned for a major push to reach its COVID-19 vaccination target. This morning, Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col....
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West Indies eliminated from Men’s T20 World Cup after Sri Lanka defeat
SOURCE: BBC SPORTS: Defending champions West Indies have been knocked out of the Men’s T20 World Cup after a 20-run defeat by already eliminated Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 190 to win, West Indies...
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Investment and entrepreneurial talks
The Caribbean Alternative Investment Association reaches out to Barbados and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States for its third Virtual Road Show on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 9 a.m. The...
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Two die from COVID-19, total deaths move to 169
The COVID-19 death toll has reached 169, following the deaths of two Barbadians this morning. A 61-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man passed away from the viral illness while in primary isolation at...
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BWA says main replacement at Cattlewash, St Joseph complete
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) reports that work to relay the new 10-inch main at Cattlewash, St. Joseph has been completed. In a statement, the BWA said: “The main has been sanitized and all...
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PM dangles prospect of relaxed COVID protocols – if jabs rise
Barbadians could receive an early Christmas gift of more unrestricted hours. And if at least 75 to 80 per cent of the population becomes fully vaccinated Prime Minister Mia Mottley Thursday hinted that...
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COVID monitors upset at months-long delay in payment of thousands
Industrial relations issues are once again plaguing the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit and causing tremendous frustration among scores of Community Liaison Officers charged with enforcing the country’s...
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BWA pleads with customers to cover arrears
Defaulting customers of the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) are being warned that the grace extended over the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is soon running out as the state-owned monopoly’s...
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Opposition team meets with IMF
Following his first official meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since the start of the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) programme, Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph...
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