Zurich, Switzerland – April 19, 2021. Credit Suisse in the Swiss financial center of Zurich city. Credit Suisse is the second-largest Swiss bank. (Shutterstock) CIBC FirstCaribbean and Credit Suisse as joint lead arrangers have successfully closed the recently announced USD146.5 million Government of Barbados Dual Currency Facility (USD Blue Bond /BBD Blue Loan). CIBC FirstCaribbean […]
By Nya Phillips, gisbarbados.gov Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Kay McConney, wants to see Barbados and its Caribbean neighbors embracing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and the Arts, amid growing opportunities in these areas. She expressed the view during the presentation of approximately 500 experimental kits, called Learning Lunchboxes, to campers of […]
Guyana President Dr. Irfaan Ali, along with Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, attended a meeting with a number of business leaders from across CARICOM on August 19, 2022 at the Brix Hotel in Port of Spain. President Ali informed the group of the development trajectory of Guyana and the numerous projects currently in […]
Effective August 19, consumers in Barbados will be paying less for gasoline and diesel as Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the price of fuel at the pump will be capped for the next five months. Gasoline will cost BDS$4.48 (US$2.24) per liter, while diesel will be BDS$4.03 (US$2.01) until January 31, 2023. Mottley also […]
Senior Minister Dr William Duguid led the Barbados contingent at the forum.
By Barbados Loop News A Barbados delegation led by Dr William Duguid, Senior Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, showcased a range of investment opportunities in Barbados at the first Saudi-Caribbean Investment Forum. Other members of the delegation included Paula Byer, acting deputy permanent secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, Sandra Payne, deputy chief executive officer, Invest […]
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) proudly celebrates Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley who both recently received international recognition for their leadership and influence. On May 26, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves was conferred the Order of José Martà by President […]
By Barbados Today Traffic The West Indies Rum Producers Association (WIRSPA) – the grouping of Caribbean rum producers, last week welcomed several new members into the WIRSPA ‘family’ at their annual general meeting (AGM). The association, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, welcomed St. Vincent Distillers representing St. Vincent and the Grenadines as a […]
Barbados is facing a new difficult situation: Homicide rates are now higher than ever in 2019 and 2020. The question is, will it be able to curb the violence down or will it catch up with some of its Caribbean neighbors? According to an article last month by Chris Dalby, Insight Crime, the numbers can […]
Barbados Consul General Hon Mackie Holder presents Earl Phillips with a Citation for his outstanding community service. Photo Credit: Barbados Consulate After 11 years as TWU Local 100 Secretary-Treasurer, the second highest position in the Union, Earl Phillips, retired in May 2022. He was warmly congratulated on his tenure by President Tony Utano and other […]
By Julia Rawlins-Bentham, GIS Barbados Youth and youth groups in Barbados involved in the fight against climate change have been given the assurance that they will be backed by the Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification as they fight for the cause. Minister Adrian Forde made this commitment as he addressed the Barbados Youth […]