Barbados breaks ground on $180M Afreximbank Trade Hub
The Afreximbank African Trade Centre, to be erected on prime land at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael, will be constructed to the tune of US$180 million, according to President of the African Export-Import Bank, Professor Benedict Oramah. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Oramah said the project is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs during […]
Central Bank of Barbados Addresses Governor’s Role on Afreximbank Board
The Central Bank of Barbados wishes to clarify recent inquiries regarding the Governor’s role as an Independent Director on the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The Governor’s appointment to the Afreximbank Board fully complies with the Central Bank of Barbados Act, 2020-30, and poses no conflict of interest with his responsibilities as Governor. […]
Barbados businesses to bolster disaster resilience with UN partnership
The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has announced a partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to launch a capacity-building project aimed at enhancing the disaster resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project, titled Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of SMEs, was unveiled at the BCCI Power Summit […]
First Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49
Mia Love, the first Black Republican Congresswoman, has died after a three-year battle with brain cancer, her family wrote on social media. She was 49. Love died on Sunday surrounded by her family. “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she […]
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff
President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Venezuela has been “very hostile” to the U.S. and […]
Caribbean Premiere League fixtures confirmed
The schedule for the highly anticipated 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has been officially confirmed. This year’s tournament will take place from Thursday 14 August to Sunday 21 September, bringing top-tier T20 cricket action to six host nations: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago. […]
CCJ names Nigerian as new judge to replace Barbadian jurist
The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC), has appointed Dr Chile Eboe-Osuji of Nigeria and Canada as a judge of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). The RJLSC, independent body responsible for recruiting staff and judges for the CCJ, said that Eboe-Osuj will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Andrew […]
Shooting incident damages homes, vehicles in Nelson Street, The City
Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred this morning on Nelson Street, in The City. The incident, which took place shortly after 7 a.m., resulted in damage to several houses and vehicles in the area. Residents were shaken by the event. One person, whose home was affected told Barbados TODAY. “I heard bear […]
St. Hill Road, St. Michael to be closed for one week
A crew from the Prince Road depot of The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) has commenced repairs to a broken culvert in St. Hill Road, St. Michael, just off of Belmont Road. As a result, the road will be closed for approximately one week and work will take place between the hours of 9.00 […]