July 17, 2018 9:12 pm
#BTEditorial – The sorry tale that has become the NUPW
At a time when public servants in Barbados need strong representation more than ever, their main bargaining agent, the National …
July 16, 2018 9:07 pm
#BTEditorial – Thank you, Madame Prime Minister!
In last Tuesday’s editorial, we issued an open letter to Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance Dr William Duguid in …
July 13, 2018 8:55 pm
#BTEditorial – Our tourism policies must not be dictated by Castries
Photographs posted on the Facebook page of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) featuring Prime Minister Mia Mottley leading a …
July 12, 2018 9:35 pm
#BTEditorial – Our women deserve much better
Pauline Clarke was going about her regular business, leaving the gym with her 17-year-old daughter, when she was gunned down …
July 19, 2018 10:00 am CDEMA urges Barbados to restore its catastrophe fundBarbados is being urged to reinstate its national catastrophe fund. Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) …
July 18, 2018 10:25 pm Pine’s cryWhen 81-year-old Lionel Burgess of The Pine, St Michael talks about the state of the two bedroom Government structure he …
July 18, 2018 10:20 pm China MOUMedical professionals at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will have further opportunities to develop their skills in vascular and orthopedic …
July 18, 2018 10:15 pm More Bajans seeking help from HIV Food BankThe charity that helps feed people living with HIV and their families is reporting a dramatic rise in the number …
July 18, 2018 10:10 pm NCC in ‘urgent’ clean-up of sargassum on the south coastThe National Conservation Commission (NCC) is working overtime to keep beaches on the south coast clear of the troubling sargassum …
July 18, 2018 10:05 pm DLP failed to deliver on integrity, says BradshawA ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spokeswoman has strongly lamented that the former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) administration promised much, …
July 18, 2018 10:00 pm Clarke makes a case for higher ministerial payA Government backbencher has made a case for ministers to receive higher pay. Making his contribution to yesterday’s debate on …
July 18, 2018 9:55 pm Gooding-Edghill wants a Caribbean FBIA Government backbencher believes the time has come for the Caribbean to have its own version of the Federal Bureau …
July 18, 2018 9:50 pm Whither CBC?The jury is still out on what state-owned entities the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration will shed or share ownership …
July 18, 2018 9:45 pm Atherley wants Govt to come clean on high profile sackingsThe Mia Mottley administration is being asked to come clean with Barbadian voters on a number of high profile firings …
July 18, 2018 9:38 pm Stop the guns!One of Barbados’ largest private sector groupings is calling on Prime Minister Mia Mottley to implement a comprehensive strategy to …
July 18, 2018 9:40 am Barbados not affected by Valsartan recallThe Ministry of Health is assuring the public that Valsartan products in Barbados have not been affected by an …
July 18, 2018 7:10 pm CWI, Betway sign major dealST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies has trumpeted the continued attractiveness of the region’s cricket brand, after signing an …
July 18, 2018 6:19 pm Focus on World Cup 2026Argentina, one of the most successful countries in the history of the FIFA World Cup, is coming on board to …
July 17, 2018 8:57 pm King asked to leave United KingdomCollis King, the West Indies 1979 World Cup winner and hero of the final against England with a memorable 86, …
July 17, 2018 7:06 pm Celtics’ crownNewly crowned Division One champions City United Celtics charged from behind to clinch the best of three series 2-1 against …
July 16, 2018 9:01 pm Holder on the riseLONDON – West Indies captain Jason Holder has shot to a career-best position in the ICC Test bowlers rankings and …
July 16, 2018 7:55 pm All of France celebrate!PARIS – Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team today, …
July 16, 2018 5:52 pm Wales’ chargeThis was a case where Goliath triumphed over David. Barbados Soccer Academy’s dream quest to dethrone mighty Weymouth Wales in …
July 15, 2018 1:01 pm France lifts world cup trophy beating Croatia 4-2Croatia entered their first ever final but France won the trophy for the second time. France teenage sensation Kylian Mbappé …
- July 13, 2018 9:47 pm Bowlers’ day
KINGSTON, Jamaica – An inspired West Indies captain Jason Holder grabbed an outstanding five-wicket haul to rip Bangladesh to shreds …
July 13, 2018 5:58 pm Final of skill and willMOSCOW – Croatia will hope that their fierce desperation to accomplish the greatest sporting achievement in the nation’s short life …
July 12, 2018 9:14 pm History in the makingWill it be a repeat of 1998 or will a new country have a star to add to their jersey? …
July 12, 2018 9:04 pm Sandals helping football academiesJust as the World Cup fever has gripped Barbados, the Sandals Foundation is playing its part to add excitement and …
- July 18, 2018 10:00 pm Clarke makes a case for higher ministerial pay
A Government backbencher has made a case for ministers to receive higher pay. Making his contribution to yesterday’s debate on …
- July 18, 2018 9:55 pm Gooding-Edghill wants a Caribbean FBI
A Government backbencher believes the time has come for the Caribbean to have its own version of the Federal Bureau …
- July 18, 2018 9:45 pm Atherley wants Govt to come clean on high profile sackings
The Mia Mottley administration is being asked to come clean with Barbadian voters on a number of high profile firings …
July 17, 2018 11:05 pm Straughn calls for an independent integrity commissionA Government minister is calling for the soon-to-be established Integrity Commission to be “insulated from any political interference”. In that …
July 17, 2018 11:00 pm White Oak is no Cahill, assures MottleyPrime Minister Mia Mottley today sought to defend the integrity and reputation of White Oak Advisory Ltd. in light of …
July 17, 2018 10:55 pm Stop trying to bribe us!A Government minister today appealed to the local business community to stop offering bribes to politicians, while suggesting that there …
- July 17, 2018 10:25 pm Atherley still a Bee, and is staying put
Opposition Leader Joseph Atherley is suggesting that he has no immediate plans to quit the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), despite …
- July 17, 2018 10:22 pm Last chance!
Without calling any officials by name, Prime Minister Mia Mottley today said she was prepared to grant immunity to those …
July 16, 2018 10:25 pm PM all for recall and term limitsAwkward and invidious! That’s how Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the decision by Bishop Joseph Atherley to cross the …
July 16, 2018 12:06 am Hyatt environmental study must be done – MottleyPrime Minister Mia Mottley says a full environmental impact study must be conducted before any construction can begin on the …
July 14, 2018 12:00 pm Can the Dems survive?Amid preparations for what arguably is the most crucial annual conference since its formation back in 1955 in the Land’s …
July 13, 2018 9:40 pm National shutdown policy top priority for review – HinksonGovernment will review its national shutdown policy, Minister of Home Affairs Edmund Hinkson assured today in an address to private …
July 18, 2018 10:52 pm Vincy ordered to stay away from complainantA Vincentian man, charged with assault, will make his next appearance in the District ‘A’ Magistrate’s Court on November 12. …
July 18, 2018 10:48 pm Fight in courtCourt proceedings took a violent turn this afternoon as two of four men turned on each other in the docks …
July 17, 2018 9:25 pm Vendor denies threatening to ‘chop up’ McCleanA fish vendor was granted $500 bail when he appeared in the District ‘A’ Magistrate’s Court today. It is alleged …
- July 17, 2018 9:20 pm Theft accused tired of waiting on remand
A 58-year-old man, who has been on remand at Dodds prison since last December, today told a Bridgetown magistrate he …
- July 17, 2018 9:15 pm Police chase ends in Hinds’ arrest
A 48-year-old motorist, who took police on a short vehicle chase through Broad Street last Friday, has been remanded to …
July 17, 2018 9:10 pm Ninja Man’s appealSaying he has duties to do on the streets like everybody else, street character Ninja Man today appealed to a …
July 16, 2018 10:45 pm Drug accused granted $14,000 bailA 38-year-old man, who allegedly imported $28, 800 worth of cannabis into Barbados, was granted bail when he appeared in …
July 16, 2018 10:40 pm Embattled teenA teenager, who is already on remand, had two new criminal charges levelled against him today. It is alleged that …
- July 13, 2018 10:00 pm Assault charge against health inspector dismissed
A health inspector no longer has an assault charge hanging over his head. Three years after police charged Dale Jamaar …
July 13, 2018 9:55 pm Wrong PM!Obviously not aware of the outcome of the recent general elections, Chesterfield Asquith Clarke went to Government headquarters hoping to …
- July 13, 2018 9:50 pm Benedict fed up of being in prison
Fed up with being in prison, Thomas Benedict today made a decision in the hope of securing his freedom at …
July 13, 2018 9:34 pm CJ takes region to task for not fully supporting CCJCaribbean jurisdictions yet to make the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) their final appellate body, need to “stop pretending to …
July 17, 2018 10:50 pm Gov’t to establish new renewable energy regimeWithin another month producers of electricity from renewable energy sources should have an idea of the new rate they will …
July 17, 2018 11:30 am A $3 billion exerciseChief Project Analyst in the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Brian Haynes said investment was critical if Barbados was serious about achieving its vision for the sector, adding that without diversity “we are not going to make the targets that we are hoping to make”. …
July 16, 2018 9:40 pm Mottley eager to see the back of Bajan shantytownsA new Town & Country Planning Act is expected to go before Parliament before the end of November, with Prime …
July 13, 2018 10:20 pm Bajans are not buying hybrid cars – MooreA lack of interest in electric vehicles has forced at least one car dealer to put the brakes on the …
July 13, 2018 10:15 pm More austerityThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) today warned Barbadians to prepare for a second round of austerity as the Mia Mottley …
July 12, 2018 10:00 pm Make pension plans mandatory, NunesOne local investment firm is calling for across-the-board mandatory pension plans here to help workers supplement their savings upon retirement. …
July 12, 2018 9:55 pm Low interest rates forcing Bajans to invest, says ArenderDriven by virtually zero interest on savings at commercial banks, an increasing number of Barbadians are putting their money in …
July 12, 2018 9:50 pm Brace for a far-reaching IMF plan, warns HerbertBarbadians should brace for a far-reaching International Monetary Fund (IMF) balance of payments support programme. The warning from President of …
July 11, 2018 10:20 pm CDB to construct US$36 million office complex in BarbadosThe Barbados-headquartered Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced plans to construct a new US$36 million office complex here, as it …
July 11, 2018 10:15 pm Barbados still open for business, assures HusbandsDespite recent economic challenges that have led to several downgrades of Barbados’ international credit rating, this island’s junior minister of …
- July 11, 2018 9:34 pm Investment firms keeping a close eye on IMF talks
One of Barbados’ main investment firms is already indicating that it is not prepared to readily invest in Government paper …
July 10, 2018 10:20 pm Curtail job cuts!The island’s largest public sector union has hinted that it was prepared to accept some job losses – although it …
