Road to zero fossil fuels still bumpy
Most political leaders around the world have coalesced around renewable energy (RE) targets which seem to be fraught with problems that are negatively impacting people’s attitudes toward RE. We in Barbados have embraced the target of becoming a carbon-neutral economy by 2030, though it has been acknowledged in many circles that the target is overly […]
NPC to carry out gas main works next week
The National Petroleum Corporation (NPC) has advised that gas main works will be conducted in The Belle, St Michael, next week, on the following dates and times: 11 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, to 6 a.m., Wednesday, February 14; 11 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, to 6 a.m., Friday, February 16. As a result, there […]
‘No instant price drop’ as port charges fall – Chamber of Commerce
Consumers should not expect a guaranteed reduction in the price of goods in the shops, despite the cut in the cost of container-related port charges, President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) James Clarke has warned. He said the level of savings to the consumers – if any – would depend on […]
Labour minister says legislation assures minimum level of treatment for workers
Business leaders have succeeded in pressing the Mia Mottley administration to make changes to legislation that seeks to set down minimum labour standards for firms that get concessions from government. After two separate meetings in which Cabinet and top civil servants, led by Prime Minister Mia Mottley and including Minister of Labour Colin Jordan, sought […]
Rally legend passes away
Paul ‘The Surfer’ Bourne, one of Barbados’ legendary rally drivers has passed away. Bourne, who had been ailing for some time with cancer, died on Wednesday. He was a fan favourite and delighted racing fans across the island for over two decades. He was especially well known for his Ford Focus WRC07. Bourne, who had […]