PM Mottley issues national statement on gun violence
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has issued a national statement on gun violence appealing for a national effort and urging the nation to “step up…see, touch, engage, participate and become champions in building “a common peace”. KEY POINTS: We must immediately address the absence of religious and moral grounding in our children. They must learn […]
BXC/NCPTA concerned about viral student videos
The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations has joined the growing chorus of concern over the lewd behavior showed in the videos. General Secretary of the NCPTA, Nicole Brathwaite, believes it’s a trend that society as whole needs to address. She thinks that parenting and the home environment from which children are coming are key […]
Central Bank sets new service standards for commercial banks
The Barbados Central Bank today announced a strict new set of guidelines for how commercial banks and deposit-taking financial institutions must operate and deal with customers including the charging of fees and handling of complaints. The minimum standards have been outlined by Central Bank Governor, Dr. Kevin Greenidge and other senior bank officials during a […]