Agrofest opens with over 300 exhibitors; large turnout
The 19th staging of Agrofest opened Friday with a large turnout, with more than 300 exhibitors showcasing their products and services at Queen’s Park. This year’s exhibition featured many first-time participants, reflecting the growing interest in agriculture, agribusiness, and food innovation. From seasoned industry players to small business owners and young agricultural enthusiasts, the event […]
Sandals to create 3 500 jobs with massive new resort
An estimated 3500 jobs will be created with the construction and completion of a massive state-of-the-art hotel resort in St Peter, set to begin later this year. The project, described by backers as the largest investment ever in the country, will be developed under the Sandals Beaches family brand on the site of the […]
Duo gets 35 years for ‘gang hit’ of man ‘in disabled state’
Likening the killing of Darrell Harris to “a gang hit”, Justice Carlisle Greaves on Friday sentenced Jaleel Kadeem Callender and Jalen Trimal Jones-Cox to 35 years for the slaying. Callender, 31, of Block 2D Barbarees Gardens, Barbarees Hill, St Michael and Jones- Cox, 23, of Kings Gap, Eagle Hall, of the same parish were jointly […]
Arts push in $150m loan deal
The government has signed a US$75 million ($150m) loan agreement with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) to fund major cultural and infrastructure projects, including a National Performing Arts Centre, an amphitheatre at the National Botanical Gardens, and upgrades to air navigation equipment at Grantley Adams International Airport. Prime Minister Mia […]
Caribbean governments accept US policy to deport undocumented Caribbean immigrants
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have largely accepted the US decision to deport nationals from the region who are residing illegally in the United States. However, they are also working to formulate a collective response to the Donald Trump administration’s global reduction in foreign aid. While acknowledging the enforcement of US immigration policies, CARICOM […]
Tourism boost from CARICOM Summit – BTMI
Barbados’ hosting of the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting has not only facilitated high-level diplomatic discussions but has also provided a significant economic boost to the island’s tourism industry, according to Chief Product Development Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Marsha Alleyne. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the summit, Alleyne […]
Can CARICOM deliver on food security?
The revelation that CARICOM will require two more years to achieve its target of reducing regional food imports by 25 per cent is not entirely surprising, but disappointing nevertheless. It is disappointing because of the urgency we face as a region to grow more of what we eat, especially given the ever-rising cost of food, […]
CARICOM to classify criminal gangs as terrorists in bold move against violent crime
In a groundbreaking decision, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have agreed to introduce legislation that will categorise criminal gangs as terrorist organisations, marking a significant shift in the region’s approach to combating violent crime. This unprecedented move, announced by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago, aims to dismantle criminal networks and address the […]