Study shows warning labels can reduce NCD deaths in Barbados Barbados Today04/10/20230356 views Ground-breaking research has revealed that easy-to-understand front-of-package warning labels could potentially reduce noncommunicable (NCD)-related deaths by 16 per cent in Barbados where NCDs account for eight out of every ten… Read more
Chief Parliamentary Counsel says child protection law no pathway for sex changes Emmanuel Joseph04/10/20230516 views By Emmanuel Joseph Concerns that the proposed Child Protection Bill will open up the door for Barbadian children to get sex changes have been rejected by the island’s Acting Chief… Read more
Call for more fire, evacuation drills Barbados Today04/10/20230530 views A senior fire official is urging businesses across the island to hold fire and evacuation drills with their staff to prevent any potential tragedy. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the… Read more
Physician reports findings from examination of 14-year-old alleged incest victim Barbados Today04/10/20230730 views Three witnesses, including the lead investigator and the doctor who examined a 14-year-old girl who accused her father of raping her, gave evidence in the Supreme Court No. 2 on… Read more
Conservationist: Act now to save Graeme Hall wetland Sasha Mehter04/10/20230639 views By Marlon Madden A conservation advocacy group has joined residents in the St Lawrence area in urging the government to take immediate action to protect the island’s largest wetland, the… Read more
#BTEditorial – Beyond the hype, we need accountability in tourism Barbados Today04/10/20230353 views It was heartening to learn of Virgin Atlantic’s plans to utilise Barbados as a hub for expanding its Caribbean operations. In this 85th anniversary year of passenger air travel to… Read more
Update: All clear at Supreme Court Complex Barbados Today03/10/20230491 views The all clear has been given for work to resume at the Supreme Court Complex after fire officials determined there was no gas leak. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the… Read more
Supreme Court Complex evacuated Barbados Today03/10/20230367 views Business at the Supreme Court Complex came to a halt moments ago as the building had to be evacuated due to a gas leak. Personnel from the Barbados Fire Service… Read more
Hope for Shai in WI T20 World Cup squad Barbados Today03/10/20231492 views By Rawle Toney When one thinks of T20 players, particularly batters hailing from the Caribbean, the name Shai Hope may not immediately come to mind. However, Leon Johnson, manager of… Read more
Windies captain belts century to lead historic T20 run chase against Aussies Barbados Today03/10/20230269 views This time around, the world champs were no match for Hayley Matthews. Twenty-four hours after scoring 99 in a losing cause, Matthews returned to strike a magnificent 132 to propel… Read more