Barbados
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May 7, 2013779
EDITORIAL: ‘Stoking fires’ for regional integration
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Apparently now more disposed to striking a militant posture to influence decision-making processes at the Caribbean Community Secretariat, Secretary General Irwin LaRocque made a spirited intervention at last week’s ministerial meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). First, he joined Guyana’s Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodriques-Birkett in calling for regional private sector representation at COTED…
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May 3, 2013844
2012 one of the ten warmest years on record
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Advocate -The year 2012 was hot! In fact, it was ranked among one of the top 10 warmest years on record, says Omar Baddour, Climatologist with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This, despite the cooling influence of La Niña early in the year. He recently indicated that extreme weather and climate events were also noted last year, such…
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May 3, 2013896
Protecting freedom of the press
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Advocate -Today is World Press Freedom Day and the theme for this year is “Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media”, with the focus on preventing acts of violence or discrimination against journalists and media personnel as they seek to report on the happenings around the world. However, it is fair when considering “press freedom”…
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May 3, 2013789
B’dos attracting investor interest
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Advocate -According to the Minister of Finance, a lot of interest is being shown in Barbados by outside investors. Minister Christopher Sinckler stated recently that he has been taking meetings with investors that are very interested in coming into the Barbadian market. Speaking at a press conference on the state of the local economy, the Finance Minister told…
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May 3, 2013820
New money in June
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Advocate – From June 4, Barbadians will have their hands on crisp, boldly coloured, newly designed bank notes. News of this broke yesterday at the Central Bank at the launch of the new family of currency notes. Though the same familiar portraits of well accredited Barbadians and the familiar colours will remain associated with each note denomination, the…
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May 2, 2013797
New banknotes being unveiled today
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Advocate – THE Central Bank of Barbados will today unveil a new family of Barbadian banknotes – for the first time since the institution issued notes in 1973. The launch of the new series coincides with the Bank’s 41st birthday. The new notes have the same value as the current series, but will feature modern designs and upgraded…
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May 2, 20131,611
CARIBBEAN-MAY DAY-Regional countries celebrate International Labour Day
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Several Caribbean countries were on Wednesday observing May Day, the international day set aside to recognise workers, with the traditional rallies and speeches against exploitation and the need for better working conditions despite the ongoing global financial and economic crisis. While many workers, some armed with placards, urged unity in dealing with the crisis, labour leaders…
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April 30, 2013794
Hard to believe!
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Concerns are being raised in Guyana about the claims that five Guyanese women were victims of human trafficking here. According to Press reports, relatives of two of the women questioned what was said to be their version of the goings-on in Barbados. However, police here and in the South American country said yesterday that they would be…
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April 30, 2013804
Brits urged to ease burden of APD
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean nations are making another go at getting Britain to reform its burdensome Air Passenger Duty (APD). “It is the moral and fundamental thing to do,” Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy told a meeting in London to reconstitute the APD Committee comprising among others, diplomats of Caribbean nations. The meeting was held at the offices of the…
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April 30, 2013818
EDITORIAL: New CARICOM language
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – While apparently unwilling, if not unable, to make a reality of the long promised plan for fundamental restructuring of the governance architecture in the Caribbean Community, there seems to be a language shift in emphasis from “executive authority” to talk of a “change process”. Consequently, as the Community secretariat advances arrangements for the forthcoming 34th annual CARICOM…
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