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  1. The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) invites young Barbadians to participate in My Climate and Health Story Competition

    To learn more about the #BetterClimate4MyHealth campaign, visit:  bit.ly/3XYHGZP or access the campaign resources here: BetterClimate4MyHealth Campaign Resources

    February 12, 2023Photo Gallery, TechnologyNo comments
  2. Barbados urges IFC support with transatlantic health partnership across the Caribbean, Africa & LatAm regions

    IFC declared their support for a new partnership among countries in the Caribbean, LatAm, and Africa to boost the regional production of pharmaceuticals and strengthen health systems, which will require the active involvement of the private sector to succeed. Leveraging its expertise in emerging market private sector healthcare and pharmaceuticals, IFC will seek to contribute […]

    December 14, 2022Business, FeaturedNo comments
  3. Land Tax Bill Distribution to Begin in August

    The Barbados Revenue Authority advises that distribution of the Land Tax Bills for the financial year 2022-2023 will begin in August. These bills will bear an issue date of August 15, 2022 and taxpayers will benefit from a 10 per cent discount if payment is made in full within 30 days of the issue date […]

    July 28, 2022BusinessNo comments
  4. BRA Continues Service Reforms with New Contact Centre Platform

    Persons no longer need to get in line to access customer service assistance at the Barbados Revenue Authority. Last Monday, the tax administration went live with an upgraded contact centre management solution for its operations. Carolyn Williams-Gayle, the Authority’s manager communications and PR indicated that the transition to the new Contact Centre platform is another […]

    October 13, 2021Photo Gallery, TechnologyNo comments
  5. Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) ACQUIRES AVIATION SECURITY COMPANY IN COSTA RICA

    Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) announces the acquisition of AGO Security S.A. (AGO Security). The acquisition was concluded on August 16, 2021 by the GCG Group – a division of GEL. Established in 2006, AGO Security is the leading Aviation Security company in Costa Rica with operations in the Liberia International and San Jose International Airports. […]

    September 2, 2021Breaking News, Business, FeaturedNo comments
  6. BRA Encourages Land Tax Defaulters to Settle Arrears

    To date, over $400 million in Land Tax arrears remains unpaid to the Barbados Government. In response, the Barbados Revenue Authority (“the Authority“) has ramped up its efforts to encourage property owners to settle their outstanding bills through a payment plan programme. “I advise taxpayers who are constrained financially in clearing their tax debt to […]

    September 1, 2021Breaking News, Business, FeaturedNo comments
  7. DEATH IN TEXAS (2021) Lara Flynn Boyle, Stephen Lang & Bruce Dern

    Recently released from prison, Billy will do whatever it takes to save the only person who has stuck by him, his mother Grace who desperately needs a liver transplant and she is all out of legal options.

    May 21, 2021Oddity, Video GalleryNo comments
  8. New Metal Pearl 7’s instant scratch ticket offers exciting chances to win instant cash

    The Barbados Lottery’s new $5 instant scratch ticket game “Metal Pearl 7s” offers players 15 chances to win up to $50,000 on one ticket. The all-new dual instant scratch ticket game is easy to play, and players can win instantly with a high amount of cash and prizes. “We believe this new game will bring […]

    May 7, 2021Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  9. CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ASSISTS CARIBBEAN ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOUNDATION

    Closed borders and the difficulties of travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a number of people being stranded in Barbados and around the world, some without food, basic medicines and the means by which they can return to their homeland. Most of these people are often exploited; some may even have been […]

    November 24, 2020EventsNo comments
  10. 1STCARIBBEAN’S ‘WALK FOR THE CURE’ GOES VIRTUAL IN ITS 9th YEAR

    The region’s largest cancer fundraiser, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure, is going virtual this year and hoping to attract even more numbers. He noted that plans are already being rolled out across the region for the virtual event, which will see the usual fundraising and pre-walk activities in each territory taking place online and […]

    September 9, 2020Featured, HealthNo comments
  11. Bring on the Heat! (Starts: September 7, 2020)

    Weather got you down? Lift yourself Up – Bring on the Heat Cost? $5 Top Prize $40,000 Win 2X, 3X or 5X Win $50 instantly with the bonus spot.

    September 6, 2020Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  12. “Birthday surprise with Mega 6 Jackpot win in August!”

    A birthday may only come once a year, but Ravendra Persaud is celebrating his good fortune as the third Mega 6 Jackpot winner of $440,000.00 with The Barbados Lottery in August 2020. Mr. Persaud purchased his winning ticket for Draw 4562 on Tuesday August 04, 2020, exactly four days before his 27th birthday, from The […]

    August 22, 2020Breaking News, Featured, GamesNo comments
  13. APNU+AFC so far accepting just over 75,000 of the 400,000 votes recounted

    Six hours after President David Granger again assured Guyanese that he would accept a declaration of the March 2, 2020 general and regional election results, the coalition he leads indicated that it was only prepared to accept results of 75,707 votes so far counted for itself and the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) in all areas […]

    June 9, 2020Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  14. Payment Options for Barbados Water Authority Bills

    The Barbados Water Authority is reminding consumers although its General Offices are currently closed, customers may pay their water bills in person at: All Post Offices and SurePay offices in… Bridgetown B’dos Workers Union Credit Union – Fairchild Street Jordan’s Supermarket – Fairchild Street St. Michael Carlton & A1 Supermarket – Black Rock Channel Supermarket […]

    April 22, 2020BusinessNo comments
  15. CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO HOURS

    Following the extended curfew and adjusted measures to combat the spread of the Novel Coronavirus – COVID-19, CIBC FirstCaribbean Bank has announced some changes to the opening hours and services provided at its branches around the island to complement the guidelines issued. As of Wednesday 15 April, and until further notice, the branches at Sheraton, […]

    April 15, 2020Breaking News, Business, FeaturedNo comments
  16. CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN SIGNS M.O.U WITH TEN HABITAT SUPPORTS KIDS WHO CODE PROJECT

    Exposing children to computer programming from as early as age seven helps to teach them leadership, problem solving and creative thinking. That is one of the findings shared by Ten Habitat founder Selwyn Cambridge, as he explained the concept of “Kids Who Code,” an after-school programme designed to assist children between the ages of 7 […]

    March 1, 2020EducationNo comments
  17. QEH GETS $166,000 MACHINE TO DETECT CONDITION THAT CAN LEAD TO BLINDNESS

    Barbados’ main public health care facility, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is now better able to diagnose keratoconus, a progressive vision impairment of the cornea that can lead to blindness. During the official handing over ceremony, the hospital’s Director of Medical Services, Mr. Anthony Harris explained that while traditionally the disease was categorised as rare, […]

    February 19, 2020HealthNo comments
  18. SMARTPHONE CONTEST WINNER PLANS TO TITHE PART OF HER PRIZE

    Omar and Bonnie-Sue Small from St John have ten thousand reasons to smile after the blessing of the Grand Prize for the Barbados leg of Digicel’s Shake It To Win Christmas competition… Interviewed by Digicel Ambassador Nikita at the Colonnade Mall on Broad street recently, the young wife explained how in addition to some construction, […]

    February 5, 2020TechnologyNo comments
  19. Have you tried ‘Cash In’ yet? Winners Galore, wanna be next? Get in it to win it! February 3, 2020Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  20. Author Opal C. Meeks Releases Her First Book “Unlocking the Wealth Code”

    For 2020 single mom, author and entrepreneur Opal Meeks has found a unique way to channel tough lessons from challenging experiences of the past into resolutions she believes, will make it easier for others to succeed. With the launch of her new website vybefree.com and success blueprint “Unlocking the Wealth Code” her primary goal is […]

    January 28, 2020BooksNo comments
  21. CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE DONATES US$150,000 TO HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF EFFORTS

    CIBC is donating US$150,000 to support humanitarian relief in areas impacted by Hurricane Dorian with a focus on the Northern Bahamas. The funds, which include a donation through CIBC FirstCaribbean’s ComTrust Foundation, will be distributed through the Red Cross. “We stand with all communities impacted by the devastating hurricane in the Bahamas and surrounding areas,” […]

    September 9, 2019BusinessNo comments
  22. Dorian recovery dire as supplies dwindle in Bahamas, bodies bloated and oil contamination

    The humanitarian crisis in the Bahamas is growing increasingly dire almost a week after Hurricane Dorian made landfall. Food, water and other supplies are rapidly running out. Errol Barnett reports on the recovery effort from Grand Bahama.

    September 7, 2019Nature, Video GalleryNo comments
  23. CIBC REACHES OUT TO GRAZETTES PRIMARY SCHOOL

    Five children who are moving from Grazettes Primary School to secondary school, this September, will do so with a helping hand from staff of a local bank while those remaining at the school will benefit from having improved learning facilities. The helping hand was extended by the school’s neighbours at CIBC FirstCaribbean and in particular […]

    August 22, 2019Education1 comment
  24. BOARD APPOINTED TO THE BARBADOS TRUST FUND LIMITED

    The Trust Loan Unit has been renamed the Barbados Trust Fund Limited (BTFL), and with it has come the appointment of a Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board is Ambassador Dr. Clyde Mascoll, while the other members are: Dr. Jonathan Lashley, Dwayne Grazette, Lynda Goodridge, Trudy Symmonds, and Charles Parris. The Permanent Secretary […]

    July 12, 2019PoliticalNo comments
  25. BRA Clarifies 2019 Tax Penalty Amendments

    The Barbados Revenue Authority wishes to advise taxpayers that it is aware of the issue in relation to the late penalty application to individual income tax returns filed after April 30th. Please note that the late penalty fee applied to those returns after 30th April 2019 will be reversed when the system update has been […]

    May 5, 2019Breaking News, Business, FeaturedNo comments