The Holders Hill community lessons Barbados Today12/03/20240968 views Holders Hill, St James was famous for the number of national and international cricketers it has produced; however, in 2024, this village’s reputation for dogged defiance against one of the… Read more
#BTEditorial – Families’ progress hinges on women’s progress Barbados Today09/03/20240251 views The achievements of women were celebrated on March 8, International Women’s Day; however, those strides still do not represent the targeted final destination. According to the United Nations, achieving gender… Read more
Mottley, Canadian PM discuss Haiti crisis Sandy Deane08/03/20240868 views Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been discussing the troubling crisis unfolding in Haiti with Prime Minister Mia Mottley. A statement from the office of the Canadian Prime Minister said:… Read more
#BTEditorial – Saluting all females on International Women’s Day Barbados Today08/03/20240386 views Friday is a significant day in world history and Barbados, much like the rest of the Caribbean, acknowledges this day in a big way. International Women’s Day is significant not… Read more
Make the effort worth it for workers Barbados Today07/03/20240939 views If workers at the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) receive an incentive pay increase, it is well deserved. While it is important to distinguish between those who operate from the comfort… Read more
Openness will reduce suspicion Barbados Today02/03/20240204 views Transparency has a way of shutting down rumours and innuendo. Consequently, when the public has been fully informed and that information is consistent, then the critics are left with very… Read more
No track for athletics; but why are we here yet again? Sandy Deane01/03/20240280 views They say history has a way of repeating itself. That said, one would think that people would do all in their power to ensure the outcome, the second time around,… Read more
Barbados needs a Dangerous Dogs Act. Now. Barbados Today29/02/20240451 views The latest spate of vicious dog attacks reported across Barbados, one in the Botanical Gardens meant to be a haven for all, in addition to the harrowing account of jogger… Read more
We’re in denial over population decline. Time to face facts. Barbados Today28/02/20240454 views There is no other way to put it: Barbados is experiencing a demographic shift that is leading to a declining and rapidly ageing population. The birth rate has fallen from… Read more
Off the grey list but remain cautious Barbados Today27/02/20240290 views Barbados has proven to the international watchdog for money laundering and the financing of terrorism that it not only has the necessary legislative framework to fight the scourge but also… Read more