Contract Bidding Overhaul
Government is overhauling its system of bidding for and awarding the 1.6 billion dollars in contracts it issues annually, promising a system that’s more modern, fair and transparent. Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s office, Senator Dr. Shantal Monro-Knight has led off debate in the Senate on the Public Procurement Amendment Bill. Senator Dr. […]
Feed Plan
The Barbados Manufacturer’s Association today launched its Sustainable Organic Feed Manufacturing project in which farmers will be trained in using food waste to help make organic feed. Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Davidson Ishmael supports the initiative. He also said funding will be provided to farmers who are interested in being in […]
New $29M Fire/Ambulance HQ
Construction of the combined Barbados Fire Service and Ambulance Service headquarters is set to be completed in May 2024 at a cost of over 29 million dollars. Project Director of JADA Construction, Ian Kirton, speaking to journalists ahead of a tour of the construction site noted that the project was initially set to finish in […]
Tina Turner Dead at 83
Tina Turner, one of rock’s great vocalists and most charismatic performers has died aged 83. A statement from her spokesperson confirmed the singer’s death stating that she died peacefully today after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. The US-born star was one of the great female rock singers, known for […]