BWU raises concerns over AI
A senior Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) official is warning that artificial intelligence (AI) and platform-based employment are rapidly transforming the world of work and could leave workers vulnerable unless stronger
Canada to provide funding to Caribbean through GAIA climate loan fund
Canada says it will deploy an estimated US$97 million through the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, which is designed to provide long-term loans for climate adaptation and mitigation projects across emerging
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‘Blue economy funding going unused’
Use it or risk losing it is the advice Racquel Moses, chief executive officer of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) has for countries in the region now not taking full
Police seek person of interest in serious criminal matter
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with a serious criminal investigation. Police say the individual
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Bar to pay hundreds of thousands in damages for encroachment
Patrons of the Sea Shed Beach Club in Mullins, St Peter, will no longer be able to occupy the beach strip between the restaurant and the sea, following a May
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Govt rolling out new services
As Barbados moves towards its 60th anniversary of Independence, Government is rolling out a suite of financial and business services to coincide with the celebrations. London-based, African-run Tapready has announced
Charities push to improve literacy with ‘Little Libraries’
The Prince Godwill D. Fomusoh Foundation (PGDFF), in partnership with Massy Foundation, is continuing its push for literacy with the installation of the 27th and 28th ‘Little Libraries’ at Holy
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School gets World Cup vibe
There was football fever at Elliott Belgrave Primary School last week as students joined in celebrations for World Football Day during a visit from the Consul of the High Commission
Chapman Lane shooting victim identified
Police have identified the man who was killed in Wednesday night’s shooting at Chapman Lane, St Michael, as 45-year-old Delon Covell Asgill of Lot 447, 16th Avenue, West Terrace, St
Guilty of killing ex’s daughter
Roger Delisle Sealy was responsible for the gruesome murder of Samara Bristol sometime between November 16 and 21, 2021. This Content Is Only For Subscribers Please subscribe to unlock this