CIBC Caribbean announces change to Country Management Structure
CIBC Caribbean has announced a change to its country management that will place greater emphasis on relationships with key stakeholder groups, including its employees, clients and the community. The bank said it is harnessing internal talent to lead this new phase. The changes to the organisation take effect on March 1, 2025. In making the […]
Prison Service donates to Government Industrial School
The Barbados Prison Service (BPrS) recently presented a table tennis table to the Government Industrial School (GIS). Superintendent of Prisons DeCarlo Payne handed over the table to the Acting Principal of the Government Industrial School, Seilest Bradshaw. Also present were the Staff Officer at the BPrS, Granville Drakes; GIS Executive Officer, Donna Bobb; and the […]
PM among three recipients of 2025 Zayed Award
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, recognising her global leadership on climate action and policy. The annual international award, which carries a prize of $2m (US$1 m) honours individuals or organisations who work tirelessly to bridge divides and create human connection, often at […]
Small craft advisory remains in effect
Seas have been moderate to rough in open water over the past two days and similar conditions are expected to persist into early next week. As a result, a small craft advisory remain in effect. The Atlantic high-pressure system continues to generate strong surface to low-level wind speeds which has resulted in an agitation in […]
Environmental group urges action on EV battery, tyre disposal
The Future Centre Trust declared on Friday it was upping the ante as an environmental pressure group this year as it seeks to ensure the government addresses some burning issues affecting the environmental sustainability of the island. Chairman of the non-governmental organisation Kammie Holder told Barbados TODAY that he was not satisfied with the way […]
Father to spend 15 more years in jail for raping daughter
A man who confessed to raping his then 12-year-old daughter on four occasions was slapped with a starting sentence of 25 years as a High Court judge described his actions as “abhorrent” and “reprehensible”. Giving the 25-year starting sentence on one count of rape, Madam Justice Blair reached a 22-year starting point for the other […]
#BTEditorial – Nothing good or sustainable will result from this
No matter how powerful a country’s economy may be, as long as it is involved in international trade in goods and services, a level of interdependence is required for that country to maintain its economic strength. Therefore, it is not surprising that many countries have reacted negatively to the new United States president’s ongoing threat […]
Vehicle tint rules delayed; industry left in limbo
The vehicle tint industry has been left in the dark as the government’s promised regulations on window tinting remain in limbo, leaving business owners frustrated and motorists confused about potential legal consequences. In December, Attorney General Dale Marshall informed Parliament that motorists would have a three-month grace period to comply with the new regulations after […]
Ideas bank ‘to attract citizens investment’
The government is set to create an inventory of ideas generated from a series of nationwide public forums held as part of its year-long We Gatherin’ celebrations, with the aim of incorporating citizens’ input into national development. Launched on Wednesday in St Lucy by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, the initiative, dubbed Ideas Forum, gives […]
St Lucy folk demand brown water compensation
Residents of St Lucy have called for a “discolouration discount” from the government and the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) to cover the costs of persistent water discolouration in the parish. At the St Lucy Ideas Forum – one of the We Gatherin’ activities – on Thursday night, many cited expenses for bottled water, clothing […]