Business

Pitch to boost business facilitation

The global business sector is keen to continue working with Government and other partners to improve business facilitation in Barbados. Joanna Austin, president of BIBA, the Association for...

Barbados helping to spearhead US$500m disaster emergency fund

Barbados is playing a leading role in an international effort to secure a major new financial lifeline if...

Power hike concern

Questions and concerns are being raised about the fuel-related hike in electricity costs which Barbados Light & Power...

Accountants target social change

Finance is emerging at the frontline of social change in the Caribbean, according to the world’s largest talent...

Karen Yip Chuck appointed Republic Financial Holdings CEO

Republic Financial Holdings Limited has appointed Karen Yip Chuck as its Group President and Chief Executive Officer, subject...

PAREDOS library gets an upgrade

SIX SOCIAL WORK students from the University of the West Indies are the brains behind an A-class spruce-up of the resource library at PAREDOS.What...

Oran shares secrets to success

KEEPING ABREAST of technology, an aggressive promotions campaign, putting people first and keeping the next generation involved are what have kept Oran Ltd going...

Ex-policewoman charged with hiding drugs in tights

A FORMER GUYANESE policewoman will appear in court today charged with bringing cannabis and cocaine into Barbados.Police say Nicolle Ronata Monroe, 44, arrived by...

VIDEO: Independence Parade

SEE IT FOR the first time or relive the highlights of this year’s Independence Parade.The armed and unarmed were on display at the Bridgetown...

Rite-Aid settles lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Federal authorities say the Rite Aid pharmacy chain has paid nearly $3 million to settle allegations that it improperly used...

Fire safety ‘priceless’

AS BARBADIANS PREPARE for the Christmas season, the Barbados Fire Service is reminding them to take precautions to ensure safety of self and property.Indeed,...