Barbados launches 'Re-discover' dining package
TORONTO, June 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Barbados has launched an exciting dining package enabling locals and visitors to enjoy gourmet fare with all the trimmings, for less than US$50/BDS$100 per person. Nine of...
View ArticlePay it back and forward
From 1962 until this year, the Government fully subsidised tuition costs for Barbadian students enrolled at the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), as well as the Mona and St....
View ArticleBarbados PM likens Moody's downgrade to garbage
Barbados PM likens Moody's downgrade to garbage. Published: Tuesday | June 10, 2014 Comments 0. Prime Minister of Barbados, Freundel Stuart - File. Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has likened Moody's...
View ArticleShaw supports Barbados govt's fixed exchange rate policy
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Opposition spokesman on finance and planning, Audley Shaw, says he supports the position taken by the Barbadian government against the devaluation of its currency. “What I...
View ArticleWorld Environment Day highlights Barbados' sustainability programs
World Environment Day is an event hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme to bring attention to the pressing issues of environmental sustainability. This year's theme is small island...
View ArticleBarbados seen turning to IMF after three-notch downgrade
Barbados is expected to turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for help, after a three-notch credit downgrade from ratings agency Moody's dealt one last blow to the heavily indebted nation.
View Article‘The only way to go is up’
WITH MOODY’S triple notch downgrade of Barbados’ credit rating being the worst that could happen, from here on the island’s fortunes will only be on the rise. Those encouraging prospects were held out...
View ArticleBarbados says it is determined to maintain local currency's fixed exchange...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Barbados' government does not support devaluing the Caribbean island's currency and says it is determined to maintain its fixed exchange rate with the U.S. dollar.
View ArticleBarbados launches 'Re-discover' dining package
Barbados launches 'Re-discover' dining package
View ArticleBarbados launches 'Re-discover' dining package
TORONTO, June 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Barbados has launched an exciting dining package enabling locals and visitors to enjoy gourmet fare with all the trimmings, for less than US$50/BDS$100 per person. Nine of...
View ArticlePay it back and forward
From 1962 until this year, the Government fully subsidised tuition costs for Barbadian students enrolled at the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), as well as the Mona and St....
View ArticleGet permits for your patties, Barbados govt warns importers
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Barbados government Tuesday warned importers of patties of any variety from Jamaica, or fully- cooked poultry products from any Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country,...
View ArticleBarbados orders importers of Jamaican patties to get permit
Barbados orders importers of Jamaican patties to get permit. Published: Wednesday | June 11, 2014 Comments 0. Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC): The Barbados government yesterday warned importers of patties...
View ArticleShanique Myrie growing impatient with Barbados
(Jamaica Observer) Eight months after the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that Jamaican Shanique Myrie be awarded damages for an illegal cavity search, detention in a dank room in the Grantley...
View ArticleBarbadian businesses should increase online presence
Barbadian businesses should increase online presence 6/11/2014. According to Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth Stephen Lashley, too few Barbadian businesses are taking advantage of the...
View ArticleFULL STATEMENT: Ministry of Finance responds to Moody’s downgrade
The following is a statement by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs on the latest ratings action by Moody’s Investors Service. In its most recent review of Barbados’ credit rating, Moody’s...
View ArticleBarbados says it is determined to maintain local currency's fixed exchange...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Barbados' government does not support devaluing the Caribbean island's currency and says it is determined to maintain its fixed exchange rate with the U.S. dollar.
View ArticleExport or not to export
Opposition leader Mia Mottley says there is a need for a “dedicated export mechanism” to help local manufacturers push into regional and international markets. But executive director of the Barbados...
View ArticleBarbados says no to devaluation of currency
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados Government has rejected suggestions that it devalue the local currency, saying it "will do what needs to be done to protect the Barbados dollar". The Barbados...
View ArticleRussell bowls West Indies HPC to series win
Lucas Street (Barbados), June 11 (IANS/CMC) Jamaican allrounder Andre Russell wrecked Bangladesh A with a six wicket haul to once again inspire West Indies High Performance Centre to a three wicket win...
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