Thursday, April 25, 2024

Business

British Airways celebrates 70 years in Barbados

SEVENTY YEARS AGO, the first direct British Airways (BA) flight landed in Barbados. Yesterday, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) celebrated the occasion with a media briefing in the Lloyd...

TikTok faces US ban as bill set to be signed by Biden

The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok's...

CDB boss steps down with ‘immediate effect’

BRIDGETOWN – President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, has resigned with “immediate...

IMF reduces growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly lowered its economic growth forecast for Barbados. Prior to last week’s Spring...

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

Tesla has cut its prices again in a number of major markets - including the US, China and...

Vendors forced to scramble

It was murder in the market of a different kind when vendors had to scramble to protect their belongings at Cheapside and the Glebe outlets...

Tuition jam

There is a further hike in tuition fees for Barbadian law students in Trinidad.And Government is suggesting it should be paid in three weeks...

Abrahams: Lifeguards a must

Government is being asked to ensure that beaches across Barbados are fully manned with the suitable number of lifeguards.The appeal is coming from Barbados Labour...

Overpass attackers

A recently built walkover is now proving to be an ideal hiding spot for lawless individuals.And they are turning out to be a headache...

Water rescue

Quick action by a good Samaritan saved two females from serious injury or worse yesterday, when Bush Hall Main Road, St Michael again flooded.It...

Cyclist killed

Yesterday was not only overcast and wet. It turned out to be deadly as well.Clement Alexander, 51, of St James, became the 12th person...