CBC News Barbados

The Salvation Army is appealing to corporate Barbados and citizens to continue to contribute to its 2024 Christmas Appeal. Divisional Business Manager Sherma Evelyn tells CBC News the Army is moving closer to the $850,000 target it wants to raise this year. Ms. Evelyn is issuing the reminder that the money raised through the Appeal plays a major role in helping the non-profit organisation to fund its programmes throughout the year. She says every year the programmes grow to meet the needs of the increasing number of Barbadians reaching out for help.

Businesses at Worthing Square Food Court are reaping the benefits of a busy winter tourist season on the island. Several operators tell CBC News they have been busy this week as tourists and locals flock to their respective establishments to purchase food, drinks and other delights. Owner of Agape, Rakiya Sherry says she is happy to see the increasing number of tourists purchasing her products. Meanwhile, employee at Souriana Kendra Levox says sales have been satisfactory.

The Barbados Christian Council is calling on Barbadians to experience the joy that the Christmas season brings. Chairman Reverend Dr. Cicely Athill-Horsford says this can be done through giving gifts of kindness and gratitude, especially to those deserving of such gifts. She made the recommendation while sharing the Council’s Christmas Message with CBC News.