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Tourism Minister thanks visitors for their loyalty – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

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Tourism Minister thanks visitors for their loyalty – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has thanked returning visitors, and has credited them with creating motivation for stakeholders to keep the tourism product fresh.He was speaking at a BTMI Loyal Visitors Reception at the Guinea Plantation in St John.Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett tells us more.Read Article

Gov’t exploring dedicated school bus system – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Unions · Saint John

Gov’t exploring dedicated school bus system – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Government is still working on plans to transition the Transport Board into a Mass Transit Authority.That’s according to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, who says the authority will evolve once discussions are completed with trade unions and other stakeholders.Ms. Mottley spoke about the proposed Transit Authority during the St. John edition of the Ideas Forum.The Prime Minister also noted that Government is exploring the implementation of a ded…Read Article

Homestead project aims to empower women in farming - Barbados Today

Agriculture · Saint John

Homestead project aims to empower women in farming - Barbados Today

A new grassroots initiative in St John is breaking ground for women in agriculture, offering hands-on science education and mentorship to build both food security and community resilience. Dubbed the Homestead Project, which will begin with a small cohort of 20 women, it is designed to transform participants from novices to confident, critical problem-solvers in the field. Linda Hinkson, vice-president of the Barbados Sheep Farmers Associati…Read Article

St John told: Use ‘We Gatherin’ to make a dollar - Barbados Today

As the year-long We Gatherin’ celebration enters its fifth month, Senior Minister Kerrie Symmonds is urging the St John community to showcase all that it has to offer in the way of tourism attractions and small businesses. Symmonds, who’s also the Member of Parliament for the St James Central constituency, encouraged both well-known and lesser-known businesses to make the most of the opportunity the month of activities will bring to the parish…Saint John, Barbados · Saint John Read Article

We Gatherin’ in St. John off to a strong start – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

The St. John We Gatherin’ Committee partnered with the Barbados Workers’ Union to host the event at Pool Woods, in that same parish.Anesta Henry has that story.Saint John, Barbados · Saint John Read Article

Minimum wage increase to $10.50 June 1st – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Good news for minimum wage workers, come June 1, the national minimum wage will be increased.The announcement was made by Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, at the Barbados Workers’ Union May Day celebrations at Pool Woods in St. John.He said this will allow citizens to keep pace with rising prices.Minister Jordan also noted that Government is working with trade unions to ensure that work in Barbados is recog…Wages · Saint John See the Story

BWU accuses KFC of undermining agreement – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Issues have arisen again despite a recent landmark agreement for KFC workers that was expected to significantly improve wages, working conditions, and job security.General Secretary Toni Moore raised her concerns during the BWU’s May Day celebrations at Pool Woods in St. John.Ms. Moore accused KFC of undermining the agreement.The General Secretary is also raising concerns that KFC’s management has stopped uncertified sick days for workers.Wages · Saint John See the Story

St. John takes centre stage as We Gatherin’ continues – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Hillcrest Community Centre in St. Joseph came alive for the last time in April as the organisers of the St. Joseph We Gatherin’ committee passed the baton to St. John.And they are urging all Barbadians not to let this initiative be in vain, but rather to capitalise on the year-long effort to keep communities active across the island.Rachelle Agard filed this story.Saint John, Barbados · Saint John Read Article

‘It’s destroying my children’s lives’ – mother of two says changes to housing scheme mean family could end up homeless

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A single mother of two young children says their lives are being “destroyed” after changes were made to the eligibility rules for the Government’s Tenant in Situ housing scheme.Health · Saint John See the Story

List of people asked to report to Supreme Court No. 4

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is asking the following people to attend Supreme Court #4 at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025.Kashane Hurdel – Glebe Land, St. JohnJaheem Richards – Colleton, St. JohnJamel Jones – Colleton, St. JohnTrevon Richards – Colleton, St. JohnRasheed Jones – Colleton, St. JohnSonia Crichlow – Colleton, St. JohnSaint John, Barbados · Saint John Read Article

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