BAS urges state chicken importer protection amid Jamaican competition
The Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) has called for the state-owned Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) to become the sole importer of both raw and processed poultry products, amid growing concerns about competition from Jamaica. BAS Chief Executive Officer James Paul said poultry farmers are struggling to sell their products, as imports of […]
Bajan trio to get honorary UWI degrees
Three Barbadians will receive honorary doctorates from the University of the West Indies (UWI) as the institution continues its annual tradition of honouring the sterling contributions of a select group of the region’s notable luminaries. The UWI said it will confer a Doctor of Science (DSc) on regional and international advocate for the prevention […]
Duo win Energy Development Scholarships
Two young professionals, Kevin Best and Shamari Cave, have been awarded the prestigious Energy Development Scholarship for 2024. The announcement was made on Tuesday during a presentation ceremony where the recipients were lauded for their dedication to their fields. The scholarship, valued at approximately $90 000 annually, is designed to advance the knowledge and […]
BUT calls for more security personnel amid new protocols
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is urging the Ministry of Education to place greater emphasis on increasing security personnel in schools, warning that without sufficient manpower, newly introduced safety measures are ineffective. The call on Tuesday came a day after the ministry’s announcement of enhanced security protocols for the start of the new academic […]
Jordan: Labour ministry to take employers to court for exploiting workers
Minister of Labour Colin Jordan has warned that his ministry will be taking legal action against employers who continue exploitative practices. He issued the caution in Parliament on Tuesday during the debate on the National Policy on Ageing, as he called on employers to treat older workers with dignity and humanity, criticising those who […]
Hinkson: Reverse mortgages for better quality of life
St James North Member of Parliament Edmund Hinkson has called on Cabinet to advance the requests for the introduction of reverse mortgages to the local financial market. The attorney-at-law told the House of Assembly on Tuesday that there are many older Barbadians who are asset-rich but cash poor, and could make good use of […]
Support for policy on ageing but calls for full plan
The National Policy on Ageing, designed to address the growing needs of Barbados’ senior citizens, was the subject of debate in Parliament on Tuesday, with some praising the policy’s potential to significantly improve elderly care while others suggested that more time and consultation are needed to refine the policy. Leading the debate, Minister of […]
Central Bank warns of fake letter demanding payment
Barbadians are being cautioned against a fraudulent letter in circulation that falsely claims to be from the Central Bank of Barbados demanding payment of fees up to $28 000. The central bank issued a statement on Tuesday alerting the public to the scam, which involves a document bearing a forged signature of Governor of the […]
PHD reports improved domestic milk supply amid shortfall
Pine Hill Dairy, the island’s sole milk processor, has reported an improvement in milk supply from Barbadian farmers, leading to increased availability of some milk products on supermarket shelves, despite the dairy industry’s ongoing supply crisis. Shafia London, country manager of dairy parent Banks Holding Limited, said in a statement on Tuesday: “Barbados Dairy Industries […]
What an 80-year-old war can teach us about tyranny of the temporary
One of the unfortunate facts of life of governance in our neck of the woods is the permanence of the temporary. Politicians make pledges that remain just that. Pilot projects seem never to gain flight; promised results are vowed and never heard again. That temporary added tax implemented “for the time being” remains as certain […]