Barbados Today

Transforming the youth . . . Sea Cadet Programme teaches critical life skills

Young Barbadians who undergo training in the Barbados Cadet Corps’ (BCC) Sea Cadet Programme are taught critical life skills and…

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Lawmakers to return sentencing power over convicted killers

The House of Assembly today passed a law which gives authority to the judge who tried a murder case, where…

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Multi-talented Cave Hill staff

Over 30 staff members and students of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus took the opportunity…

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Ross rewards community organizations

Several community organizations making a difference across Barbados have received grants from the Ross University School of Medicine. The donations…

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#BTEditorial – Will “local government” really work in today’s Barbados?

The administration is considering the relaunch of local government after 50 years with the proposed establishment of “People’s Assemblies”. Presently,…

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Williams pays price for weed cultivation

Livingston Leroy Williams, 59, of Arsenal Road, Jackson, will have a significant dent in his disposable income this Christmas season…

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Chelsea expect decision on transfer ban appeal soon

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard expects to be told “very soon” whether the club’s transfer ban has been lifted. The Blues…

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Gayle makes U-turn, playing in BPL

Veteran batting star Chris Gayle has made a sudden about-turn and agreed to play in the Bangladesh Premier League, just…

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High Court judge denies application to stop December 6 general election

SOURCE: Dominica News Online - High Court judge Bernie Stephenson has denied an application to grant an injunction to stop…

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#BTEditorial – A ballad for Burgie

“We write our name on history’s page With expectations great Strict guardians of our heritage Firm craftsmen of our fate.”…

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More emphasis on practical learning

The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training will be launching a new National Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET)…

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Tight security

At a time when Barbadians are concerned about safety, organisers of the annual Hennessy Artistry show have given the assurance…

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Lawrence T. Gay reopens

Classes resumed at Lawrence T. Gay Memorial Primary today with ten teachers reportedly on certified sick leave. Vice President of…

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Economy of the female body

Cardi B has it. Kim Kardashian has it. What’s the “it”? Sex appeal. But more importantly, they own and utilize…

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Sandals and Island Routes give back

The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, has joined with Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours, the world’s…

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Lesson in reparations

Some primary school students will have a better understanding of the meaning of reparations in the context of the Caribbean,…

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Hurdle admits to killing brother

From the start Emmerson Alexander Hurdle admitted to police and a family member that he “killed a man”. Today in…

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Back on the bench

Magistrate Douglas Frederick returned to the bench today after being away for two months. He was back in the No.…

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Accused tells jury: Prosecution gave you nothing

The prosecution has failed to produce the necessary ingredients to prove its case against him, alleged bank robber Malcolm Marlon…

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