BAS chief blames industry ‘information gap’ for confusion about chicken supply issues
The head of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) on Wednesday blamed a lack of transparency from poultry producers for recent supply disruptions, whilst denying allegations that his organisation failed to prevent empty supermarket shelves. CEO James Paul defended his position after facing criticism from Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir for previously denying the existence of […]
Minister Lane condemns citizen killing of hit-and-run suspect
Minister in the Office of the Attorney General with responsibility for Crime Prevention, Corey Lane has strongly condemned vigilante justice after a St Joseph man was beaten to death by residents following an alleged hit-and-run incident in Jackson, St Michael earlier this week. Pedro Caddle was killed on Monday morning when men from the […]
Barbados votes to end Cuban embargo for 32nd straight year
Barbados joined the United Nations General Assembly in condemning the American economic embargo of Cuba for the 32nd consecutive year when the resolution entitled, Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba, was considered during a meeting held on Wednesday. The UN overwhelmingly passed […]
Banks following financial conduct rules, says Central Bank
Commercial banks are “largely compliant” with new market conduct guidelines introduced in July, though some accessibility improvements could take up to a year to implement, the Central Bank of Barbados reported Wednesday. Deputy Governor Alwyn Jordan told reporters the banks had successfully adopted two of the three main elements in the guidelines, which govern […]
US arrivals jump 32 per cent as visitor numbers exceed pre-COVID levels
Barbados has recorded its highest-ever foreign reserves of $3.2 billion for September, while achieving economic growth of 3.9 per cent in the first nine months of 2024, despite challenges from Hurricane Beryl and global economic uncertainties, the Central Bank of Barbados reported Wednesday. However, Barbadians have been put on notice of potential increases in food […]
Island must make wrong things right for the disabled
During debate this week on the resolution to approve the National Policy for Improving the Lives of Persons with Disabilities, Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey highlighted the grace displayed by disabled Barbadians despite the level of discrimination they are forced to endure. It was uncovered that as the advisory committee […]
Community literacy clinic heads to Clapham
The National Task Force on Literacy Education will host a community literacy clinic at the Clapham Community Centre, in collaboration with Earthen Vessels Ministries International, on Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The National Task Force offers literacy screenings and consultations, storytelling and activities for parents, assistance with filling out forms […]