Barbados Tops Caricom Countries in Latest Transparency International Corruption Perception Index
Barbados is the top rated CARICOM country in the latest Transparency International corruption perceptions index published today. According to Transparency International (TI) Barbados scored the highest among the Caribbean Community countries on the International Corruption Index with a rating of 65, followed by Bahamas, rated 64, Dominica, 55, St. Lucia, 55, Grenada, 52, Jamaica, 44 […]
PM Mottley Wants Education Reform
Expect some major education reforms as Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley admits to significant deficiencies. She notes concern over the reading and other skills of some children passing through the system and spoke of plans to reintroduce diagnostic tests. She was addressing concerns raised by a member of the public at the St. Lucy Speaks […]
Price Compact Extended
This country’s retailers, manufacturers and distributors promise that there will be no hike in food prices from tomorrow. The prices compact that was due to expire today is being extended, pending agreement on details of a new deal. Business leaders met yesterday with government officials and then among themselves, just one day before government’s price […]