Combermere, QC, SMS win netball openers
The Combermere School, The St Michael School, and Queen’s College were on the winning side on Thursday afternoon when the Under-19 Division of the 2024 Dasani Powerade Barbados Secondary Schools’ Netball League competition got underway. At their home court in Waterford, the netballers of Combermere made a strong statement with a 24-6 victory over […]
Easy wins for SMS, HC, and QC in schools basketball
The St Michael School (SMS) got their first win in the Co-Operators General Insurance National Sports Council U19 Basketball Competition when they defeated Harrison College B (Kolij) 78-50 on their home court in Martindales Road. Trailing by one point at the end of the first quarter, 15-16, forward Jaden Melville scored nine points as SMS […]
Chef Howell’s culinary journey
Believe it or not, Matthew Howell did not always want to be a cook. If he had his way, he would have been a pilot. But God had another plan in store for the 22-year-old. He told Barbados TODAY that after completing his secondary education at the Seventh-Day Adventist Secondary School, plans were in place […]
Anti-money laundering registry needed for non-financial businesses
Barbados needs an anti-money laundering (AML) registry for non-financial businesses and professionals, says Chief Compliance Officer Shari Squires. On Friday, after a two-day AML conference hosted by the Compliance Unit at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle, Squires told Barbados TODAY the lack of a registry made it difficult to regulate operations in […]
Govt launches portal to help compare supermarket prices
Consumers can now compare supermarket prices from a dozen stores across the island with the launch of a new web-based platform, pricecheck.gov.bb. The free service of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs aims to provide up-to-date information on essential consumer goods, enabling shoppers to find the best deals. At the website’s launch on […]
Govt mulls ‘road tax’ for heavy goods vehicles
The government is contemplating a programme to make owners of heavy-duty vehicles contribute to the cost of maintaining the roads they wear out and tear up. The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is expected to play a key role in implementing any new accountability measures for heavy goods vehicle operators, according to Prime Minister […]
Scotiabank wins Best Mobile Banking App Award again
Scotiabank has been awarded by Global Finance for having the Best Mobile Banking App in Barbados for the second consecutive year. Commenting on the award, Managing Director, Scotiabank Barbados, Suzette Armoogam-Shah said: “Digital is truly a part of our DNA and we continue to offer innovative products and services and a client-focused experience.” She […]
Work continues to keep Barbados off FATF Grey List
Barbados is vigorously continuing its anti-money laundering work to keep off the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Grey List. Chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering Network and President of the Senate, The Most Honourable Reginald Farley, shared some of what is currently being done as he addressed the two-day Regional Conference of the Compliance Unit, […]
FiX25 to help build out global fintech innovation in the Caribbean
The international Fintech Islands Experience (FiX) returns to the Caribbean for its third successive year, focusing on three core pillars as it seeks to fulfil its mission to build out the fintech ecosystem in the region. The conference will be held again at the Sam Lord’s Castle Wyndham Grand Barbados Resort, January 22-24, 2025 FiX25 […]
2025 Mr Executive Challenge gets expanded participation, sponsorship
The 2025 Mr Executive Interschool Business and Gentleman’s Challenge has officially launched with new features designed to expand its reach and positively impact young men across Barbados. This year’s challenge, launched at Solidarity House on Friday, features more schools, increased sponsorship, and enhanced business activities. The challenge is a development competition designed to cultivate […]