Business
September 19, 2023
12-Year-Old Aria Howell Launches Ohmigosh by Ari: All-Inclusive Children's Spa Parties Business
Aria Howell, inspired by her family's entrepreneurship, has launched Ohmigosh by Ari, offering all-inclusive children's spa parties with services, food, decor, and skincare products.
September 19, 2023
Call for Action to Complete Annual Audited Financial Reports by State Entities, Says Auditor General
Auditor General calls for action as several state entities in Barbados have not completed required audited financial reports for up to seven years.
September 19, 2023
Injunction to be filed as Cavans Lane and Fort Willoughby Closure Delayed for Pierhead Development Project: News by Maria Bradshaw
Discover the latest updates on the Pierhead Development Project in Bridgetown, including the delayed closure of Cavans Lane and Fort Willoughby and the legal actions taken by affected tenants.
September 17, 2023
Western Union Remission Fund Distributes $40 Million to Victims in the Caribbean and the United States, DOJ Announces
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has started distributing around $40 million from the Western Union Remission Fund to 25,000 victims of fraudulent schemes in various locations. This is the first distribution of the second phase of the fund, with more distributions anticipated in the future. Western Union had previously entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ in 2017, acknowledging its role in criminal conduct and agreeing to forfeit $586 million to compensate victims. The fraud schemes targeted consumers, including seniors, with scams such as the grandparent scam, lottery scams, and romance scams.
September 17, 2023
DOJ Begins $40 Million Distribution from Western Union Remission Fund to 25,000 Victims
The United States Department of Justice has announced that the Western Union Remission Fund has started distributing approximately US$40 million to about 25,000 victims of a fraud scheme. These victims will receive full compensation for their losses. This distribution marks the beginning of the second phase of the fund's distributions, with more distributions expected in the future. The Western Union Remission was opened in March 2022 to allow victims who hadn't filed petitions in the first phase to apply for remission. The Department of Justice continues to accept petitions for remission from victims of the scheme. The Western Union fraud scheme involved various scams that targeted consumers, particularly seniors, and convinced them to send money through Western Union. Western Union entered into a deferred prosecution agreement in 2017 and agreed to forfeit funds to compensate victims.
September 17, 2023
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Cleared of Wrongdoing in Townhouse Purchase Investigation
The Integrity Commission has cleared Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, of wrongdoing in the townhouse purchase, but requested him to amend his declaration to reflect accurate information.
September 16, 2023
Bridge House Tenants Seek Legal Representation to Prevent Eviction
Two long-term tenants in Bridge House, Cavans Lane, are seeking legal representation after their landlord attempts to evict them. They require more time to relocate due to the large amount of stock they have.
September 16, 2023
Urgent Actions Requested to Address Visitor Experience Threat in Barbados, Says Chairman of BHTA
Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association calls for urgent action in addressing issues with taxi operators at the Grantley Adams International Airport and the implementation of new taxi rates.
September 15, 2023
Small Businessman Urges Authorities to Clarify Foreign Currency Regulations in Barbados
A small businessman in Barbados urges authorities to provide clear guidelines on the maximum amount of foreign currency individuals can take out of the country to avoid economic instability.
September 15, 2023
Entrepreneur Ordered to Forfeit Currency for Attempting Unauthorized Export: Barbados High Court Judge
A High Court judge has ordered an entrepreneur to forfeit half of the US currency he attempted to take out of Barbados without permission in 2012, emphasizing the importance of compliance with exchange control regulations.
September 14, 2023
Minister of Labour Encourages Employers to Address Gender-Based Violence with New Workplace Policy
Minister of Labour and Social Security Colin Jordan launches a Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy, urging employers to address violence and harassment at work.
September 14, 2023
Caribbean Soca Queen, Business Executive, and Biochemist to be Honored by UWI for Contributions to Barbados
Leading business executive and biochemist Alison Hinds, along with Trisha Tannis and Ian Hickling, will be honored by the University of the West Indies for their contributions to Barbados.