BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | AUG 14, 2022 The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is a tripartite body and stands unique in this regard relative to other regional regulators. Dr. Marsha Atherley-Ikechi, the CEO, explained that the FTC is comprised of three divisions: Consumer Protection; Utility Regulation; and Fair Competition. It is in this regard that […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | AUG 14, 2022 (Stock Photo) Every day, as Barbadians, each of us gives a little of ourselves in the aid of a brother or sister. After all, it is, without doubt, a part of our DNA — an integral component of the caring spirit that has been passed down from […]
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BY SHARON AUSTIN | JUL 29, 2022 Members of Double Laugh Productions performing a skit entitled: Human Trafficking – Know the Signs at Sheraton , today. (A. Reid/BGIS) Shoppers at Sheraton Mall and Sky Mall received valuable information on human trafficking today when the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons brought awareness to this global problem. […]
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BY FABIAN BELGRAVE | AUG 12, 2022 Lead farmer Junior Philips, loading nuts into his truck following the presentation at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security. (F. Belgrave/BGIS) The coconut industry in Barbados is on the path to becoming a commodity for the future of the Island. The Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | AUG 12, 2022 Reverend Buddy Larrier presenting Acting Deputy Director of the National Library Service, Beverley Archer, with one of his texts while Editor of the texts and founder of Passionate Words Editing Services, Robert Gibson looks on. (A. Hinds/BGIS) Barbadian authors, their work and any literature on Barbados will continue to be supported and […]
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Member of Parliament for St. George South and Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland, presents centenarian, Ottaline Sealy with a fruit basket, while her family and Rev. Dr. Marcelle Brathwaite of the South District Methodist Church (at right) look on. (T. Barker/BGIS) One of Barbados’ latest centenarians, Ottaline Sealy, celebrated her birthday on […]
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Photo(l-r): Deputy Chairman of the National Insurance Board, Rawdon Adams; Actuary with the National Insurance Board, Derek Osborne; Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley; Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, Colin Jordan. Government of Barbados Press Briefing (August 10, 2022) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is convinced that Barbados is nowhere near a crisis […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | AUG 10, 2022 Donors (Canada, EU and the USA Representatives) and partners breaking ground at the site of the Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub and Centre of Excellence. Pictured (L-R) Chargé d affaires, Canadian High Commission to Barbados, Marthe Lemay; Head of European Union (EU) Delegation to Barbados, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska; Ambassador […]
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BY FABIAN BELGRAVE | AUG 11, 2022 Derek Osbourne, Actuary with the National Insurance Board. (Courtesy of the PMO’s Office) The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is in need of reform to ensure it is not depleted in another 12 to 20 years. This was emphasized yesterday as Actuary with the National Insurance Board, Derek Osborne, […]
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Date: July 13, 2022Subject: #FutureFWRD Crop Over Exhibition starts today The second series of the three-part Against All Odds Central Bank Crop Over 2022 Visual Arts Exhibition, will start tonight at the Queen’s Park Gallery. Following the first series, Questions of Freedom, which ended last week, the second series #FutureFRWD begins tonight and runs until Wednesday August 3. The #FutureFRWD Exhibit which can be […]
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