Tag: Business
Record hotel construction boom underway in Barbados
For the first time, six hotel developments are under construction simultaneously in Barbados, according to Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn.
Speaking...
Bernie worked his way up
At age 17, Bernie Weatherhead entered the world of work as a junior overseer at a sugar plantation. Today, he is one, of Barbados’...
Govt buys properties, supports sanctuary
Government has bought the Geddes Grant Building, Ursuline Convent and five acres of land at Chelston Park, St Michael, through three private treaties and...
Amazon rival Mercado Libre to invest $3.4 bn in Mexico
Mercado Libre, a Latin American rival of Amazon, announced Friday a $3.4 billion investment in Mexico, the latest in a series of pledges by...
Business owners promise return
Three business owners are picking up the pieces following a devastating fire in Cane Garden, St Thomas, on Saturday.
The businesses – printery Colour XL...
Chickmont investing $35m to ensure poultry supply
Chickmont Food Limited is stepping up with $35 million in investments to boost Barbados’ food security, especially as it relates to the supply of...