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Renewed Calls to Move Away From Outdated Lending Practices - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

There are fresh calls for Barbados’ financial institutions to break away from outdated lending practices that no longer meet the needs of today’s businesses. Minister of Business and Energy, Senator Lisa Cummins, says the traditional system, built around collateral and not capacity, is not doing justice to modern businesses, especially for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Speaking at the Innovation and Growth Market IGM200 Conference at the…See the Story

Duguid defends choice of QEH expansion site over old hospital grounds

Senior Minister Dr William Duguid insisted in Parliament that the government’s decision to expand the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) at the Enmore Clinic site rather than the old general hospital at Jemmotts Lane was based on safety and accreditation concerns, citing the risks of storm surge and lessons from Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa damage. Last month, Minister of Health Senator Jerome Walcott signed a $390 million loan agreement paving the w…Hurricane Melissa · Bridgetown Read Article

Hilda Skeene defeats Blackman and Gollop by one run - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Hilda Skeene defeated Blackman and Gollop by one run in a thrilling match today when the City of Bridgetown Credit Union Herman Griffith Primary School’s Cricket Competition continued at Brereton. CBC’s Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports on the first innings. In reply, Blackman and Gollop needed two runs off the final delivery with one wicket in hand, but they were bowled out for 82, giving Hilda Skeene victory by one run. The post Hilda Skeene defe…Bridgetown, Barbados · Bridgetown Read Article

Barbados out of singles entries for Bridgetown Bowl - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Barbados is all out of singles entries for the Bridgetown Bowl. The island’s last hope of representation in the J30 Bridgetown International Tennis Federation World Tennis Tour event was dashed today, when Micah Austin lost her second-round encounter to number one seed, the USA’s Isabella Gonzalez Alvaraez. Ann-Marie Burke was at the National Tennis Centre in Wildey for the match. The post Barbados out of singles entries for Bridgetown Bowl app…Tennis · Bridgetown Read Article

Kiwanis Clubs join forces on tree planting to bolster eroding east coast

Volunteers from Barbados’ four Kiwanis Clubs mobilised on Saturday to plant trees along the erosion-prone Ermie Bourne Highway, part of a collective effort to defend the island’s fragile eastern coastline from rising environmental threats. Guided by dendrologist Nigel Jones from the National Botanical Gardens, volunteers planted 50 sea grape and coconut trees near Barclays Park, an area known for soil erosion. The initiative, led by Kiwanis Club…Trees · Bridgetown Read Article

QEH kicks off major digital transformation - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Government rolling out ‘major literacy programme’ - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

The St. Giles Primary School launched its literacy week activities on Monday with a strong message about the importance of reading — both in and out of the classroom. The morning’s ceremony opened with an inspiring welcome from Class One student, Shakyah Elliott, setting the tone for a celebration focused on words, stories, and imagination. Deanzer Roberts has more. The post Government rolling out ‘major literacy programme’ appeared first on Ca…Bridgetown, Barbados · Bridgetown Read Article

Focus on youth during Crime Awareness Month

The spotlight will be on youth and vulnerable members of society as justice agencies, government departments, and schools come together to celebrate Crime Awareness Month 2025. The initiative, led by the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit (CJRPU) in collaboration with the National Peace Programme, started with a prayer breakfast at the Bay Street Esplanade on Monday. Trevor Thorpe was there. The post Focus on youth during Crime Awarene…Bridgetown, Barbados · Bridgetown Read Article

Renewed Calls to Move Away From Outdated Lending Practices - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

BUT pushes for clear school guidance after Deacons Primary’s rodent infestation

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Need for 'climate resilient' infrastructure - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

The devastation of Hurricane Melissa is again forcing Caribbean leaders and development experts to confront a harsh truth — the region’s infrastructure must be built to survive a changing climate. That message came as the Caribbean Development Bank opened its Caribbean Sustainable Infrastructure Conference 2025 on Monday morning. We get more from our Deanzer Roberts. The post Need for ‘climate resilient’ infrastructure appeared first on Cari…Infrastructure · Bridgetown Read Article

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QEH kicks off major digital transformation - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Renewed Calls to Move Away From Outdated Lending Practices - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Duguid defends choice of QEH expansion site over old hospital grounds

Hilda Skeene defeats Blackman and Gollop by one run - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Barbados out of singles entries for Bridgetown Bowl - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Kiwanis Clubs join forces on tree planting to bolster eroding east coast

QEH kicks off major digital transformation - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Government rolling out ‘major literacy programme’ - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Focus on youth during Crime Awareness Month

Renewed Calls to Move Away From Outdated Lending Practices - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

BUT pushes for clear school guidance after Deacons Primary’s rodent infestation

Need for 'climate resilient' infrastructure - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

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Duguid defends choice of QEH expansion site over old hospital grounds

Hilda Skeene defeats Blackman and Gollop by one run - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Barbados out of singles entries for Bridgetown Bowl - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Kiwanis Clubs join forces on tree planting to bolster eroding east coast

QEH kicks off major digital transformation - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Government rolling out ‘major literacy programme’ - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Focus on youth during Crime Awareness Month

Renewed Calls to Move Away From Outdated Lending Practices - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

BUT pushes for clear school guidance after Deacons Primary’s rodent infestation

Need for 'climate resilient' infrastructure - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation