US Currency Shortage in Guyana
Guyana has a US currency shortage. And, it has led to a row between the country’s Central Bank and the business sector. The Bank of Guyana, in a statement, accuses the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce of trying to blame it for the current US currency shortage. The Guyana Central Bank insists it’s not responsible for […]
GAIA Air Traffic Controllers Threatening to Strike
Air Traffic Control Officers at the Grantley Adams International Airport are threatening to strike over a number of grievances. Deputy General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers, Wayne Walrond says the main issue is job status. Deputy General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers, Wayne Walrond
Alarm Over Sweet Drink Consumption
A school nutrition expert describes as alarming the number of sweet drinks consumed by this country’s school children. And, she makes a connection with what she terms the astronomical amount of money being spent treating diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Hedda Phillips-Boyce, the Education Officer with responsibility for healthy initiatives and nutrition in schools […]
Big Crop Export Plan
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, reports a significant increase in food production and has announced plans to commence exports to the UK. He was speaking in the House of Assembly as the estimates presentation focused on his ministry. Mr. Weir provided figures to show the increase in production of various food crops, […]
Historic Stride for Women in Police Service
For the first time two women are heading a division of the Barbados Police Service. Assistant Superintendent Janice Ifill, the Deputy Divisional Officer in the Northern Division, is part of the history making leadership team. Assistant Superintendent Janice Ifill, the Deputy Divisional Officer in the Northern Division
See Something, Say Something, Urge Police
The Barbados Police Service has launched a new crime fighting initiative aimed at encouraging the public, including children, to help solve crime by reporting it. The initiative was outlined this morning at Holetown Station by Assistant Superintendent Janice Ifill, the Deputy Divisional Officer in the Northern Division. Assistant Superintendent Janice Ifill, the Deputy Divisional Officer […]
Cannabis Authority Looks to Collect Millions
The Barbados Cannabis Licensing Authority has issued 29 permits and is looking to collect millions of dollars in fees. This has been disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir. “So far, we’ve had 29 licenses from 12 applicants, and are currently at various stages of processing at the BMCLA; seven cultivators, six import, five […]