Culinary stars shine bright as regional training plans unveiled
A Caribbean-wide training programme for aspiring chefs is set to be launched, following the stellar performance of chefs at a regional culinary competition in Miami, a Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) official revealed Friday. Tessalee Moore, BHTA special projects manager, made the announcement as the victorious Barbadian team returned home on Friday as […]
More focus on local cuisine, farmer support for Agrofest 2025
Agrofest 2025 has officially been launched, with stakeholders promising an expanded and more engaging showcase next year, centred on the theme, Saving the Future through Agriculture. It will highlight greater inclusion of authentic Bajan cuisine and enhanced support for farmers. Speaking at the launch of the national agricultural exhibition on Friday, Chief Executive Officer […]
Half-centuries for Louis and Athanaze put the home team in a solid position
A career-best knock from Mikyle Louis, and a near-best from Alick Athanaze helped the West Indies close the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh at 250-5 on Friday at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in North Sound, Antigua Barbuda. “I think we’re in a strong position,” reflected Louis at the close. […]
Benefits for bondholders from debt-for-climate deal – Straughn
Government bondholders will not face losses despite a new $600 million debt-for-climate swap deal with commercial banks, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn assured Friday. The arrangement, touted to deliver $300 million in savings, will involve buying back some of the most costly bonds, including those held by the National Insurance and […]
Economist praises debt-for-climate swap but warns about risks
A groundbreaking $600 million debt-for-climate swap deal has drawn both praise and caution from a leading economist. The arrangement, which will fund a $240 million upgrade to facilities including the South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant, was hailed by Professor Justin Robinson as a “forward-thinking approach”. But he also cautioned about potential risks. The Principal […]
Will Bajans be forced to “Come ‘Long Home”?
The jubilation of a surprisingly ardent group of Donald Trump supporters in Barbados may be subsiding after his win in the United States presidential election earlier this month. The reverberation from the second Trump victory is still being felt with many G20 countries assessing how they are likely to handle relations with the American […]
Traffic lights at Hinds Hill reactivated
The traffic lights at Hinds Hill junction in St Michael have been reactivated. This follows a combined effort from the Electronic Unit of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW), the Government Electrical Engineering Department and the Barbados Light and Power Company Ltd. The lights had been on flash mode since November 8. […]