Article by
Marlon Madden
One of Barbados’ leading hoteliers is sounding the alarm that two of his hotels could close in the coming months for an indefinite period and that Barbados could continue to witness a very depressed tourism product if steps are not urgently taken to ease COVID-19 measures and ensure improvements in the tourism industry by this November.
Published 11 March, 2021
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Article by
Anesta Henry
Workers of Preconco Limited withdrew their labour today after eight shop stewards were suspended until further notice, reportedly for attending a meeting with Minister of Labour Colin Jordan and the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU).
Published 11 March, 2021
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Article by
Fernella Wedderburn
A charge against a woman brought before the law courts for breaching the COVID-19 protocols were amended on Wednesday, prompting the prominent criminal attorney who is defending her to urge the Government’s watchdog to be “more careful” when drafting information and charges against alleged offenders.
Published 8 March, 2021
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Article by
Barbados Today
Message from Ambassador Irwin Larocque,CARICOM Secretary-General’s Message to mark International Women’s Day.
On 8 March 2021, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day, a special observance that was adopted by the United Nations 46 years ago in 1975, during International Women’s Year.
Published 8 March, 2021
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Article by
Barbados Today
Soroptimist International of Barbados and Soroptimist International of Jamestown are members of Soroptimist International (SI), a global volunteer movement, working together to transform the lives of women and girls. Soroptimist International has General Consultative Status as a non-governmental organization at the United Nations (UN). Our advocacy work is aligned with the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including advocating for the eradication of Human Trafficking.
