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October 18, 2019 12:21 am
#BTEditorial – Where Ignorance is bliss
“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the …
October 15, 2019 9:21 pm
#BTEditorial – Xenophobia in the global village
In 1962, Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan in his book The Gutenberg Galaxy: The Making of Typographic Man, coined the term …
October 14, 2019 11:16 pm
#BTEditorial – Things Browne – and bright – in Barbuda
Through 500 years of Columbian colonisation and one of the greatest holocausts in all human history – the enslavement of …
October 11, 2019 10:20 pm
#BTEditorial – Good hygiene still a great way to maintain one’s health
Within recent weeks, Barbados has been caught up in the cold. Although many who have been afflicted with the viral …
October 20, 2019 9:27 pm Finance Minister leads delegation to IMF, World Bank annual meetingsMinister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, led Barbados’ delegation to the just-concluded International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank Annual …
October 20, 2019 4:17 pm National Library Service adapting to changing worldThe National Library Service is adjusting its mandate to meet the demands of a swiftly changing world, Minister of the Creative …
October 20, 2019 2:21 pm Toppin’s pleaBring more foreign business into Barbados. That is the plea from Minister of International Business and Industry, Ronald Toppin to …
October 20, 2019 12:19 pm UNFPA Executive Director meets Economic Affairs MinisterMatters regarding statistical data and gender analysis were the focal point of discussions when Minister in the Ministry of Economic …
October 20, 2019 10:53 am Governor-General on leave until October 31Governor-General, Dame Sandra Mason, is currently travelling overseas on duty leave, which will be followed by vacation leave. Government House …
October 20, 2019 7:31 am Fogging schedule – October 21-25The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ fogging programme will continue in four parishes this week. On Monday, October 21, the …
October 20, 2019 7:06 am Today’s weatherSynopsis: A surface to mid-level ridge pattern is the dominant feature. Forecast: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief …
October 19, 2019 7:36 pm Cyclist seriously injured in collisionA pedal cyclist was seriously injured in a collision along the Oistins Hill Road in Christ Church Saturday evening, police …
October 19, 2019 5:35 pm The UWI climbs to top four per centUWI Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has announced that the regional university has climbed the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, …
October 19, 2019 10:49 am Meeting planned to discuss climate finance, support mechanisms for agriculture sectorAbout 40 international experts will meet in Bridgetown for a regional workshop to discuss and identify key priorities to increase …
October 19, 2019 8:16 am Today’s weatherSynopsis: A surface to mid-level ridge is building over the island. Forecast: Mostly sunny and warm. Wind: E – ESE …
October 18, 2019 10:26 pm Victory lap for the Tridents!The heroes of this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 championships were out in full colour this afternoon to receive …
October 19, 2019 12:34 am Brooks’ cricketing missionSharmarh Brooks intends to play every Test match as if it is his last. The 31-year- old elegant right-handed batsman …
October 19, 2019 12:32 am Tuach making waves in JapanChelsea Tuach continues to make waves in international waters with two heat wins in her opening rounds of competition at …
October 18, 2019 10:05 pm Smoother Simmons stint should bring WI successIn commenting on the highly predicted appointment of Phil Simmons as the new West Indies team head coach, Cricket West …
October 17, 2019 11:50 pm Debate raging – ban boxing?Promoter Eddie Hearn has broken down in tears in paying tribute to American fighter Patrick Day and says boxing must …
October 17, 2019 10:13 pm Miles who?Fast bowling legend Sir Andy Roberts has questioned the appointment of Miles Bascombe to the West Indies men’s selection panel, …
October 17, 2019 8:40 pm Motorcade for Barbados Tridents tomorrowPrime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will join Barbadians in a grand celebration tomorrow, Friday, October 18, in honour of the …
October 17, 2019 12:32 am No backlashPresident of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Conde Riley says he is not expecting a backlash after the BCA declined …
October 16, 2019 10:09 pm Bajan lifters on stage tomorrowFive promising amateur weightlifters coached by Andrew Callender are hoping to do Barbados proud when they compete at the annual …
October 16, 2019 10:07 pm CWI parting company with Gayle?Newly appointed Windies chairman of selectors Roger Harper has confirmed that veteran batsman Chris Gayle was unavailable for the upcoming …
October 16, 2019 11:06 pm Port plays significant roleNinety percent of all products imported into Barbados come through the Bridgetown Port, hence the need to expand its capacity …
October 16, 2019 11:02 pm More maritime training neededIf Barbados is to make the most of the blue economy, its people must be adequately trained in all aspects …
October 15, 2019 9:30 pm RestorationThe Ministry of Housing, Lands and Rural Development has announced plans to bring the high number of dilapidated buildings formerly …
October 14, 2019 10:39 pm ‘Bright future for BLP in St Michael West’The resounding victory for businessman Christopher Gibbs in the nomination to represent the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) in the St …
October 14, 2019 10:36 pm Zero extravagance from GovtThousands of dollars in taxpayers’ money being spent on overseas trips for high-ranking members of the Mia-Mottley administration is money …
October 13, 2019 7:51 pm Gibbs wins bid to represent St Michael West BLP ticketHomeboy Christopher Gibbs convincingly won the the bid to represent St Michael West on a Barbados Labour Party ticket in …
October 11, 2019 9:42 pm Hypocrisy!If former Member of Parliament Hamilton Lashley could have his way, members of Barbados’ elite and planter class could not …
October 11, 2019 9:31 pm Not so fast, PrescodVice-president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Andre Worrell is accusing Government of trying to “strong arm” workers of the …
October 11, 2019 9:21 pm ‘Mottley’s big Cabinet not working’The time has come for Government to shed some of its weight at the top, says president of the Democratic …
October 18, 2019 8:56 pm Futile pleasDespite an impassioned submission by defense attorney Michael Lashley, Q.C. this morning for his teenage client to be granted bail, …
- October 18, 2019 4:12 pm St Michael duo charged with murder
Two St Michael men, jointly charged with murder, appeared in a Bridgetown Court this morning but were not required to …
October 18, 2019 2:13 pm Former crime fighter granted bail in the High CourtFormer senior police crime fighter Ashford Athelbert Rat Brown Jones has been granted bail by the High Court on an …
- October 17, 2019 9:17 pm Allegedly violent man remanded until Nov 10
Two of his three charges might have stemmed from 2017 but Magistrate Joy-Ann Clarke believed there were “too serious” to …
- October 17, 2019 9:12 pm $65 in weed to cost St Michael man $300
When police officers noticed an unusual bulge in Simeon Ricardo Thorne’s groin area it caught their attention. Their hunch proved …
- October 17, 2019 9:07 pm Nothing major
The doctor who examined Pedro Ellis said the injuries he sustained to his upper back and left chest could have …
October 17, 2019 7:26 pm Former senior officer on ammunition chargesA former senior police officer is expected to appear in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 18, charged …
October 16, 2019 11:19 pm Courts closing for tributes on FridayMembers of the public are asked to note that the offices of the High and Magistrates’ Courts will remain open …
- October 16, 2019 8:51 pm Guilty Henry remanded
HMP Dodds will be home for Andre Jamal Henry for the next week after he admitted to stabbing his girlfriend …
October 18, 2019 10:19 pm Marriott goes ElegantAfter several months of negotiation, Marriott International is set to acquire the Barbados-headquartered luxurious Elegant Hotels Group in a US$200 …
October 18, 2019 9:19 pm US travel officials get taste of BarbadosBarbados’ premier Crop Over festival is in line for a significant boost in visitor participation. This is being made possible …
October 18, 2019 9:13 pm Debtors strike dealAfter putting up a year-long fight, the Barbados External Creditor Committee emerged from a deadlock with the Mia Mottley Government …
October 18, 2019 6:21 pm Marriott to acquire Elegant HotelsMarriott International to acquire the Barbados-based Elegant Hotels Group including its debt. However, the deal is subject to shareholder approval. …
October 17, 2019 9:02 pm Accounting changing with the timesThe accounting profession continues to come under tremendous pressure from new forms of technology including artificial intelligence, but one professional …
October 17, 2019 8:59 pm Republic to focus on SMEsOne commercial bank says it is cognizant of the challenges the small and medium-sized enterprise sector faces and pledges to …
October 17, 2019 8:51 pm Facilitation of business improvingFollowing recent rounds of Social Partnership talks, the private sector says it is pleased with progress being made by Government …
October 17, 2019 8:50 pm ‘Do your job’In light of a number of recent accidents across the island, the Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) is pleading with …
October 16, 2019 10:48 pm Accountants want legislation in placePolicymakers are being urged to speed up the implementation of anti-corruption legislation and the supporting framework while maintaining a great …
