BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Sea will from May 1 next year be designated a “Special Area” under provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), a senior Barbados government minister has said.
LAUDING his contribution to Barbados and the wider Caribbean, fellow regional leaders are wishing the best for Barbados’ ailing Prime Minister David Thompson.
Where laid-back cool merges seamlessly with French insouciance. Add year-round sunshine and sublime beaches, and you have a winning combination that adds a new dimension to the Caribbean for visitors who have visited tried-and-tested islands such as Barbados.
Cameron is king of martial arts specifically, karate. This 38-year-old fighter has held the Barbados national title for nine consecutive years, the Caribbean title on more than three occasions, and has been the Pan American champ twice.
THE BARBADOS CHAMBER of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) believes that the arrival of more international fast food and hotel brands in Barbados is a sign of international investor confidence in the economy, despite the current economic downturn.
TEN-TIME kings Barbados suffered their most humiliating defeat and first ever straight sets hammering in last nights finals of the 13th Caribbean Volleyball Championships (CVC) in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Among the islands in the Eastern Caribbean, St. Lucias economy is performing comparatively well. The island, which is less than half the size of Los Angeles proper and is home to about 170,000, is diversifying its agricultural sector, has decent infrastructure, and has attracted investment in its manufacturing and banking sectors. Now this tiny nation northwest of Barbados is making a move on …
Among the islands in the Eastern Caribbean, St. Lucias economy is performing comparatively well. The island, which is less than half the size of Los Angeles proper and is home to about 170,000, is diversifying its agricultural sector, has decent infrastructure, and has attracted investment in its manufacturing and banking sectors. Now this tiny nation northwest of Barbados is making a move on …
WENDYs, the third largest quick-service restaurant in the United States, is planning to set up here in Barbados and eight other markets in the Eastern Caribbean.
Barbados former Prime Minister and eminent Caribbean Statesman, Owen Arthur, has described value-added tax (VAT) as the best option for the Caribbean region in the age of trade liberalization.