New Governor’s First Day
The new Governor of the Barbados Central Bank, Dr. Kevin Greenidge, was this morning greeted with a warm welcome as he started his first day on the job. Dr. Greenidge says he’s pleased to return to the bank in his new position after working there previously. He says he feels at home. New Barbados Central […]
High Hopes for Renewable Energy
Over a hundred million dollars in IDB-funded renewable energy projects are underway or to get stated in Barbados as government targets the sector an as area of economic growth and job creation. Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummings also sees renewable energy generation as one of the ways to help bring down […]
Charge of Wandering Ruled Unconstitutional
The Barbados High Court has found in favour of two female wards of the Government Industrial School by ruling the charge of wandering unconstitutional. The ruling follows a recent announcement by Attorney General Dale Marshall that under new child rights legislation the offence of wandering will be removed from the statute books. Child rights activist […]
Debt Problem
A university finance professor warns Barbados is facing a potentially serious debt problem. That’s the assessment of Professor of Finance and Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Justin Robinson. He was speaking during a debt consultation and advocacy training session hosted by the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries. Professor Robinson notes […]