Minister of Labour, Social Security and The Third Sector Colin Jordan has urged younger Barbadians to plan now for their retirement, including through contributing to the National Insurance Scheme and making other investments, as he expressed concern about some people lacking financial security in their senior years. He also suggested that Barbadians need to be […]
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Michael Rudder It has been brought to my attention that some of the issues raised by nurses who are on strike have been published previously. I don’t recall seeing that publication, so apologies. Indeed, I had, […]
The Government of Barbados is fully committed to breaking new ground in many “non-traditional” tourism markets. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Senator Lisa Cummins made the pledge following a weekend visit by Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb when discussions began on a new air services agreement along with a memorandum of Tourism Cooperation […]
by Marlon Madden One financial industry expert is advising consultants in Barbados and the rest of the region to invest in technology use and the upgrade of their skills in order to meet the needs of companies around the globe that are now engaging in a “war” for talent due to a disruption in traditional […]
by Marlon Madden The Barbados Coalition of Service Industries (BCSI) says it will be placing greater emphasis on education as it seeks to help its members rebuild and contribute more to economic activities. President of the BCSI Paul Clarke told Today’s BUSINESS that he believed the creative industries segment of the services sector was especially […]
by Marlon Madden Government’s election promise to subsidise new homeownership costs for individuals 35 years and under should serve as an encouragement for more young people to own a property, says President of the Barbados Estate, Agents and Valuers Association (BEAVA) Arthur Ramsay. The Barbados Labour Party (BLP), which was successful in the January 19, […]
Fortress Fund Managers (FFM) recorded positive performances in all its funds in the fourth quarter of 2021, continuing an encouraging trend from previous quarters. Investors received this news recently in the leading fund manager’s December 2021 quarterly report which highlighted its three Barbados dollar funds – “ the Caribbean Growth Fund, the Caribbean High Interest […]
by Marlon Madden Barbadian economist Kemar Stuart has published his first book. The 219-page paperback publication titled Alternate Views: Barbados’ Economic Road to Republic, provides an analysis on a range of economic matters between 2016 and November 2021 when the island transitioned to a republican state. It delves into a range of economic policy prescriptions […]
Local telehealth champion Dale Trotman has scored yet again in his quest to help make outpatient healthcare services more accessible and affordable to people across Barbados and the rest of the world. The founder and Chief Executive Officer of MedRegis have entered into a strategic partnership with United States-based telemedicine solutions firm Doxy.me, allowing for […]
By Shamar Blunt Six local entrepreneurs along with four other regional business owners became the lucky recipients of much needed financial and mentorship support on Wednesday, as Goddard Enterprises (GEL) officially completed the first leg of its 100th Anniversary Entrepreneurship Awards Initiative. The entrepreneurship programme will see 10 participants locally and within the region being […]