#BTEditorial – Food sovereignty during COVID-19 and beyond Barbados Today13/05/20200367 views The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Governments and people all over the world to rethink all aspects of their lives, many of which they might have taken for granted before or… Read more
We ‘dropped the ball’ on eLearning Barbados Today13/05/20202554 views The country has failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented 25 years ago to make a significant change to teaching methods, a retired principal has said. Jeff Broomes, the former… Read more
PAHO chief fears ‘rapid COVID-19 spread’ Sandy Deane13/05/20201122 views The head of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) said today she was “deeply concerned” that the coronavirus pandemic is spreading rapidly in the Americas. And Dr Carissa Etienne called… Read more
NAB staff, cleared of COVID, back at work Barbados Today13/05/20200288 views The staff of the National Assistance Board sent into quarantine when seven workers tested positive for COVID-19 were welcomed back to headquarters today after they emerged with “clean bills of… Read more
Transport Board: Prepare for delays as buses limit riders Barbados Today13/05/20200382 views Commuters on Transport Board buses should prepare for delays, Chief Executive Officer Fabian Wharton today warned amid complaints about people being left behind and a long wait for buses. Under… Read more
Cows arrive at airport Anesta Henry13/05/20205482 views Barbados’ milk production is in for a major boost with the importation of 159 pregnant heifers from the United States. The cows, which are part of a multi-million dollar project… Read more
Bail for Shopsmart theft accused Fernella Wedderburn13/05/20200884 views Four former Shopsmart employees charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of company merchandise in a scheme that reportedly stretched back to January 2018 were granted $10,000 bail today. The… Read more
Mayers: PSC best to clear up issue Emmanuel Joseph13/05/20200398 views Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission Guyson Mayers has weighed in on the contentious appointment of a second Deputy Commissioner of Police. Mayers, who presided over a commission that… Read more
Virgin ‘back in mid-year’ Barbados Today13/05/20202484 views A major airline in Barbados’ main source of tourists could be coming back to Bridgetown in a matter of months, the carrier said today. As countries start to lift travel… Read more
New case. More questions Sandy Deane13/05/20201305 views A 31-year-old man, the latest COVID-19-positive case, now joins a “handful” of individuals being investigated by the Ministry of Health amid speculation that the epidemic may have evolved to community… Read more