Barbados secures hundred-million-dollar IMF boost amid ‘robust growth’
Barbados has secured a fresh injection of US$56 million ($112 million) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after exceeding expectations in its fourth programme review, signalling strong economic growth and impressive strides in climate resilience initiatives. The funds come as the country continues to impress international partners with its homegrown economic recovery and transformation plan, […]
Lord Coe lauds Hodgkinson
World Athletics president Lord Coe is convinced “real deal” and newly crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year Keely Hodgkinson has already ascended to British great status. Hodgkinson surged to surprise 800 metres silver at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics before meeting expectations as the favourite to claim her first Olympic gold in Paris […]
Govt defends ambitious housing plan
The minister responsible for housing and lands, Dwight Sutherland has vigorously defended the government’s ambitious initiative to build 10 000 houses in a short time frame, despite mounting criticism over the use of prime agricultural land for some projects. Sutherland said the programme was being guided by science and was in line with the amended […]
Housing project to pick up next year
Housing Minister Dwight Sutherland has given assurances to the nation that despite setbacks, the government’s ambitious 10,000-home construction project is finally gaining momentum, with significant progress expected in the new year under its HOPE and steel-frame housing initiatives. Initially, the government set an ambitious target of constructing 10 000 houses in five years to […]
What boys play with just part of a bigger issue
As Barbados’ political leadership attempts to address many of the issues confronting society like the destabilising rise in serious crime, there must be an admission that not every problem can be solved through legislation. As societies evolve, they are going to be challenged with new and evolving difficulties to which traditional prescriptions may not […]
Police warn householders to be careful
Crime Prevention Officer with The Barbados Police Service, Inspector Roger Babb, is warning householders, especially the vulnerable, to be careful when interacting with persons purporting to be from private and governmental organisations offering assistance with issues at their home. In addition, Inspector Babb said the public should beware of persons offering items for trade. […]