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A distraught mother who says her two daughters are being bullied in school is calling on authorities to do more to address the worrisome trend.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has hinted at changes to legislation and the introduction of new policies to govern investment in, and production of renewable energy in Barbados. She also suggests that the island was losing out big time on major investment opportunities due to cumbersome regulation and the slow pace of the regulator to make certain decisions.

In the quiet community of Fairview Heights, St George, a blood-stained section of the road covered by sand was the only lingering evidence of another life taken by gun violence on Thursday.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Barbados’ final draw down of US$23 million under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) saying that the economy is beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic but warning the risk to continued recovery remains elevated with higher global commodity prices pushing up inflation.

Barbadians are being warned to prepare for some “tough times” ahead as commodity prices continue to soar, even as measures are implemented to stave off any further major fallout.

Artistes and other stakeholders are excited and eager to see what the Crop Over festival holds this year, after its long break because of COVID-19.

SOURCE: CMC — Churches and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have written to Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris urging him to name a date for the general election, warning also that a code of conduct should be implemented to ensure “the society is not plunged into election induced chaos” as voters in this twin island Federation prepare to elect a new government.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) held its 48 th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday. The AGM was held using an electronic platform with online voting.

ICAB is pleased to announce that at a meeting of the Council held after the AGM, Darshani Workman was re-elected President for 2022-2023.

Businesses in the events and entertainment industry are calling for an end to protocols requiring patrons and staff to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or be tested to enter events.

In a letter to Prime Minister Mia Mottley, the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries complained that not only are the protocols costing businesses thousands of dollars, but they are being disproportionately imposed on events with an entrance fee.