Housing initiative bid ‘to revive urban communities’
In a move to uplift communities plagued by inadequate living conditions, the government has announced plans to develop sustainable housing solutions that promise to enhance the quality of life for many residents. The initiative was revealed by Housing Minister Dwight Sutherland on Wednesday during the launch of the Solaris housing project in Whitepark Road, […]
Govt extends fisherfolk support to aid post-Beryl recovery
In a move to widen the social safety net for the island’s hurricane-ravaged fishing industry, the Mottley administration said Friday it has extended social security benefits for out-of-work fishers for an extra three months, as they continue to recover from Hurricane Beryl which destroyed or disabled most of the island’s fishing fleet. Minister of Blue […]
BWU agreement boosts hotel workers’ wages and rights
In a landmark achievement for hotel and tourism workers, the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has finalised a historic agreement that promises substantial improvements in wages and working conditions, just in time for Christmas. A comprehensive package of benefitsthat aims to enhance workers’ rights and well-being across the industry, together with the first tranche of backpay […]
Link between education, crime evident
We are unsurprised at the disclosure by one of the island’s leading experts in the fight against youth crime that the COVID-19 pandemic conditions may have been fertile breeding ground for what the country is currently experiencing. Mrs Cheryl Willoughby, director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit was fairly emphatic in her […]
Opposition leader’s alarm over IMF loan
The acquisition of a staggering US$56 million [$112 million] loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) risks leading Barbados into a ‘financial prison’ masquerading as a ‘five-star hotel’, warned Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne. His statements followed the IMF’s announcement that Barbados had met its performance benchmarks under the Extended Fund Facility programme. While […]
Police: Be Aware Of Surroundings
As some people engage in last minute Christmas shopping, Crime Prevention Officer with The Barbados Police Service, Inspector Roger Babb, is urging them to be aware of their surroundings. Inspector Babb proffered the view that persons could considerably lessen the risk of being victims of robbery by protecting themselves and their personal property. […]