Thursday, March 28, 2024

Business

Debt sustainable, says Governor

Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge is maintaining that Barbados debt “remains quite sustainable," but he says the country’s status as a small island developing state means it...

Mallalieu: Bosses need protection

GOVERNMENT SHOULD COME out and support employers who are being vilified after following the COVID-19 directives issued during...

Subaru to recall over 118,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says

Subaru of America is recalling 118,723 SUVs and sedans in the U.S. over an issue which prevents air...

FTC investigating TikTok over privacy and security

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok for its data and security practices, two sources told CNN on...

Chukka Barbados welcomes new country manager

Experienced tourism professional Geoffrey Roach has been appointed country manager of Chukka Barbados, operators of Harrison’s Cave.  “I am...

Haymans Market officially opened

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley officially opened Barbados’ newest tourism attraction this evening. The Haymans Market, converted from the former Haymans Sugar Factory in St...

De Peiza: Serious pressure

A lowering of taxes is at the top of labour’s wish list ahead of Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s Budget which is slated to...

MEPs approve world’s first comprehensive AI law

The European Parliament has approved the world's first comprehensive framework for constraining the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The sector has seen explosive growth -...

AI could pose ‘extinction-level’ threat to humans

NEW YORK, USA — A new report commissioned by the US State Department paints an alarming picture of the “catastrophic” national security risks posed by rapidly...

Greenidge: Economic trickle down will take time

Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr Kevin Greenidge says that while the economy is growing, it will take time to be “felt...

A.S. Bryden takes over Stansfeld Scott

Trinidad and Tobago’s A.S. Bryden & Sons Holdings Limited has acquired control of Barbados-based Stansfeld Scott (Barbados) Limited for an undisclosed amount. A.S. Bryden, which...