Economist concerned about how Barbadians view sovereignty Marlon Madden26/01/201914156 views Economist Jeremy Stephen is calling on Barbadians to change the way they view sovereignty and for policymakers to urgently undertake several reforms of some sectors if the country is to… Read more
Should we legalize marijuana? Barbados Today26/01/201914176 views Professionals in treatment centres attest to the fact that marijuana is a gateway drug. It is a harmful drug. Marijuana has many social and psychological effects and can be destructive… Read more
CARPHA advises region to be proactive in reducing flu risk Barbados Today26/01/20190139 views PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging people to practice good personal hygiene in order to reduce the risk of transmission of… Read more
Diabetes and mental illness Barbados Today26/01/20191106 views The state of a person’s mental health can play a pivotal role in determining whether he or she becomes a diabetic, and a patient with diabetes is prone to becoming… Read more
Government focused on youth employment Barbados Today26/01/20193150 views In an effort to address youth unemployment, the Ministry of Youth and Community Empowerment has launched the Drive and Work Programme which will equip over 45 males with skills to… Read more
Investments and Barbados’ labour force Barbados Today26/01/2019287 views In seeking to transition from an economy stagnated since the world plunge in 2008, Barbados now faces a possible overheating of trade, and in consumption of goods and services because… Read more
Toenail clip thief out on bail after appeal Barbados Today26/01/201916108 views The man who admitted to stealing a seven-dollar toenail clip from Massy has now been granted bail. Farley Nigel Smith, 62 spent his last night at Her Majesty’s Prison, Dodds,… Read more
Fined for drugs in pants pocket Barbados Today26/01/20190122 views Marijuana is legal in some countries, but not Barbados. This reminder was given by Acting Magistrate Anika Jackson, presiding in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court. She made the remarks after… Read more
Bank Hall woman caught shoplifting Barbados Today26/01/20194131 views A St. Michael woman will do 100 hours of community service having pleaded guilty to stealing $62 worth of items on January 21, 2019. She is Kim Howard of Bank Hall… Read more
Government’s approach to debt restructuring flawed, says Arthur Marlon Madden26/01/201924235 views Government’s decision to restructure some aspects of its debt has come in for scathing criticism from former Prime Minister Professor Owen Arthur. Questioning Government’s choice to restructure the debt held… Read more