Jones granted bail
Retired police officer Ashford Jones, alias “Rap Brown” has been granted bail by the high court after appearing earlier in the magistrates court charged with possession of 100 rounds of ammunition. The matter was heard in chambers before Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson, following an urgent application to the High Court by the retired police […]
Government reaches deal on foreign debt
(Nation News)-There has been a breakthrough in debt restructuring negotiations between Government and the Barbados External Creditor Committee, which represents foreign bondholders. The NATION can confirm that the two parties have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the external commercial default. It is expected that the new bonds due 2029 will be issued with an aggregate […]
Marriott International to Acquire Elegant Hotels In Barbados
London-listed Elegant Hotels, which owns and runs seven luxury hotels and a restaurant in Barbados, is being bought by international rival Marriott Hotels for a hundred million pounds, that’s about 129 million US dollars. The Elegant properties in Barbados comprise Tamarind, Crystal Cove, Colony Club, Turtle Beach, Waves Hotel and Spa, Treasure Beach, the House […]