Finance Expert Sees Challenging Economic Times Ahead for B’dos
A university of the West Indies finance expert believes there could be challenging economic times ahead for Barbados. UWI Professor of Finance and Pro vice chancellor Dr. Justin Robinson was reacting to the latest World Bank economic outlook which predicts a significant slowing of the rate of growth of the Barbados economy. According to the […]
Fire Scare Prompts Evacuation at B’Town Store
A Bridgetown store was temporarily evacuated over a fire scare that turned out to be a false alarm. Acting Deputy Fire Chief Marlon Small led the team that responded to the call from Woolworth. Acting Deputy Fire Chief Marlon Small.
Some Fish Vendors Might Be Cheating Customers, Says Consumer Body
The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network is raising concern that some fish vendors may be cheating customers with false scale readings. Executive Director with the BCEN, Maureen Holder says she has been receiving reports of this alleged practice. She worries that some fish vendors may be using faulty scales, and wants the offenders to be held […]
Education Reform Deadline Just A Proposal at This Stage, Says Official
The Ministry of Education has been seeking to clarify the timeline for implementing announced reforms. Officials yesterday stated 2025 as the target date to implement the changes but Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw has told the audience of VOB’s Down to Brasstacks program that the deadline is not firmly set but is just a […]