Tent managers raise concerns over Pic-O-De-Crop finals venue shift Shamar Blunt24/07/20260217 views Tent managers and artistes have raised concerns about the last-minute relocation of the Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, warning that the new venue may be ill-equipped to accommodate the scale and technical demands… Read more
President, PM sign condolence book for Sir Garfield Shamar Blunt24/07/2026075 views The heads of state and government on Thursday led national tributes to the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, with Prime Minister Mia Mottley describing him as one of the Caribbean’s… Read more
Sun rises on new Barbados-Antigua route as carrier makes maiden flight Shamar Blunt23/07/202601.2K views Sunrise Airways officially launched its new direct service between Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados on Wednesday, with tourism and aviation officials hailing the route as another step towards improving regional… Read more
State funeral organisers prepare for mass tribute to Sir Garry Shamar Blunt22/07/20260264 views Organisers are planning for expected large-scale public participation in the State Funeral for National Hero The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers next Wednesday. Following a site visit to Kensington Oval… Read more
Mottley warns against excessive profits at workers’ expense Shamar Blunt22/07/20260276 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley cautioned that businesses which pursue high profits by short-changing workers risk undermining productivity, customer service and their own long-term viability. “Fast money that is not sustainable… Read more
PM to employers: ‘Pay out workers first if you go bust’ Shamar Blunt21/07/20260262 views Workers must be paid ahead of all other creditors when companies collapse, Prime Minister Mia Mottley told Parliament on Tuesday, as she defended new legislation aimed at ensuring wages owed… Read more
Payday to become legal obligation under wages bill Shamar Blunt21/07/202604.6K views A new law will require employers to pay workers on their scheduled payday, with late wages permitted only in genuine emergencies, as the Mia Mottley administration moves to tighten protections… Read more
Push for purpose-built, accessible emergency shelters Shamar Blunt21/07/2026054 views Caribbean disaster managers are urging governments to shift from using schools and community centres as emergency shelters and invest in purpose-built facilities designed to safely accommodate vulnerable groups, including people… Read more
Caribbean urged to strengthen emergency shelter systems Shamar Blunt21/07/20260104 views The Caribbean must strengthen its emergency shelter systems with trained personnel, tighter coordination and more resilient facilities as disasters grow more frequent and severe, officials said on Monday. That message… Read more
A kaleidoscope of colour as young revellers celebrate Crop Over Shamar Blunt19/07/20260240 views Young revellers lit up the National Botanical Gardens on Saturday as the 2026 Sandy Lane Charitable Trust and Affinity Plus Junior Kadooment Parade showcased the creativity, energy and cultural pride… Read more