Student ‘absence’ from Agrofest despite midterm break Sheria Brathwaite22/02/20250262 views The island’s premier agricultural exhibition was hailed as a resounding success on its first day but its chief organiser voiced concerns over the lack of student participation, calling on the… Read more
Pope Francis in critical condition following ‘respiratory crisis,’ Vatican says Barbados Today22/02/20250191 views The Vatican said on Saturday that Pope Francis’s health had deteriorated over the past 24 hours and for the first time described his condition as “critical,” reporting he had needed… Read more
QEH: Another significant surge in patient numbers at AED Barbados Today22/02/20250263 views The Accident and Emergency Department (AED) is currently experiencing another significant surge in patient numbers, according to a statement from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). According to the hospital, this… Read more
Agrofest opens with over 300 exhibitors; large turnout Sheria Brathwaite22/02/20250307 views The 19th staging of Agrofest opened Friday with a large turnout, with more than 300 exhibitors showcasing their products and services at Queen’s Park. This year’s exhibition featured many first-time… Read more
Caribbean governments accept US policy to deport undocumented Caribbean immigrants Barbados Today22/02/20250173 views Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have largely accepted the US decision to deport nationals from the region who are residing illegally in the United States. However, they are also… Read more
Govt’s housing record under fire; opposition demands HOPE shutdown Barbados Today18/02/20250332 views Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has launched a scathing attack on the government’s housing policies, accusing it of failing to meet the urgent demand for affordable homes in Barbados. In a… Read more
Quickstop donates to Arthur Smith Primary School to enhance its literacy programme Barbados Today16/02/20250629 views Community engagement is at the heart of Quickstop’s mission. In line with its commitment to advancing education, Quickstop celebrated its grand opening by donating to the Arthur Smith Primary School… Read more
Health fair promotes safe living, partner testing during Love Safety Week Barbados Today16/02/20250372 views The second annual Love, Health, and Fitness Fair returned in all its flair at the Warren’s Office Complex on Friday, bringing together health and wellness services to the public in… Read more
Test pits for Hopewell to Rugby as pre-construction work starts on Highway 2 in St Thomas Barbados Today15/02/20250686 views Starting Monday, February 17, test pits will be dug along Highway 2, from Hopewell Plantation to Rugby Plantation in St Thomas, for approximately 15 days. This is being done as… Read more
$9 000 due to victim of knife attack Jenique Belgrave15/02/20250931 views Rommel Treyton Bradshaw has been ordered to pay $9 000 in compensation to a man whose throat he slashed just over seven years ago. He has four months to pay… Read more