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Not enough done for trade union members
General secretary of the Unity Workers Union (UWU) Caswell Franklyn has charged that the trade union movement in Barbados is doing little to represent workers. The trade unionist levelled the...
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CTUSAB suggests COVID-19 officers be redirected as labour inspectors
The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has recommended that some of the workers from the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit be redeployed as labour and health inspectors. Though...
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Banks take action after security breaches affect some customers
Following reports of data security breaches of some commercial bank and credit union customers, The Barbados Bankers Association (TBBA) is giving the assurance that financial institutions have moved...
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SSA complaints about vagrants attacking crews
Crews from the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) are increasingly being attacked by “aggressive vagrants” in and around Bridgetown, Public Relations Officer Carl Alff Padmore has lamented. “We are...
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New notes boost independence for disabled
The Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has lauded the Central Bank of Barbados for considering its members in upgrades to the country’s banknotes. President of the BDC, Kerryann Ifill said the new...
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Hinds queries timeline for child protection legislation
Independent Senator Dr Kristina Hinds has called on the Government to say when it intends to bring laws to protect children to Parliament. She raised the question in the Upper Chamber of the House of...
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Regulations to guide work safety and health legislation coming
New regulations on safety and health in the workplace will go before Cabinet next week for final approval. The announcement was made on Thursday morning by Minister of Labour and Social Partnership...
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Central Bank designation on big credit union
Barbados’ largest credit union, the Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCU) has been designated by the Central Bank of Barbados as a “systemically important financial...
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Missing: Greg Duguid
The Barbados Police Service is making another appeal for the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is Greg Duguid, 36, of Gooding Road, Deighton Road, St. Michael. He was last seen by his...
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PM Mottley welcomes the appointment of new Bishop of Croydon
Prime Minister Mia Mottley welcomes the appointment of the new Bishop of Croydon the Venerable Dr. Rosemarie Mallett. The Barbadian national is the first female Bishop in the Diocese. Below is the PM’s...
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Republic Bank boosting transition to solar energy
Republic Bank is stepping up its efforts to help create more “green households” in Barbados that are powered by renewable energy. The Bank’s Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Sophia...
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COVID-19 death toll now at 403
COVID-19 has claimed the life of a 92-year-old woman. She passed away on Thursday, May 5, and was unvaccinated. There are now 403 deaths as a result of the virus. Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian...
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CIBCFirstCaribbean recognised for renewable energy contribution
When the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) gathered for its 14th session in Miami, Florida, recently, CIBC FirstCaribbean was named recipient of the award for Best Renewable Energy Financing in...
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The inaugural National Primary Schools Athletics Championship (NAPSAC)...
By Morissa Lindsay Students from various schools with special needs and disabilities across Barbados participated in the inaugural National Primary Schools Athletics Championship (NAPSAC) Special...
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COVID-19 Update: 461 new cases
A total of 461 people, 194 males and 267 females, tested positive for COVID-19 from the 1,500 tests carried out on Thursday, May 5, by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The cases comprised...
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FTC’s second renewable energy panel discussion
The Fair Trading Commission FTC) will host its second online panel discussion in the series “How can You Get Involved in RE?”, on Monday, May 9, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Those on the panel will be Ryan...
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Barbados ranks #1 in Caribbean for digital nomads
Barbados is the number one Caribbean destination for executive digital nomads, according to Savills Plc, a United Kingdom real estate agency. Savills’ Head Office London Director, Paul Tostevin, shared...
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Barbados Celtic Festival begins next week
The Barbados Celtic Festival is back with live Scottish music from visiting musicians, next week from May 11 to 15. Pipers and drummers from Scotland and Canada will join the Barbados Defence Force for...
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Call for change as young people share their views on national policy
One of the drafters of Barbados’ new youth policy has urged authorities to get rid of the antiquated system that is currently used to deal with young people who run afoul of the law. Professor of...
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Higher productivity must accompany any wage increases
A wage hike is not ideal at this time, but any such move should be commensurate with an increase in productivity. This view was shared by international economist Marla Dukharan and Governor of the...
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