Less asphalt, more concrete roads coming Barbados Today28/09/20230479 views Barbados is moving away from using asphalt and shifting to the construction of concrete roads. Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources Santia Bradshaw disclosed on Tuesday night during the… Read more
Sinckler: new lending rules needed to end ‘injustice’ Barbados Today28/09/20230337 views World Bank Alternate Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean Chris Sinckler has recommended changes to lending rules for micro and small businesses, declaring as an injustice the difficulties… Read more
Codrington Trust willing to work with tenants, authorities to settle land issues Barbados Today28/09/20230805 views Officials of the Codrington Trust say they are willing to work with the relevant authorities to ensure that descendants and qualified tenants are not disadvantaged when it comes to the… Read more
BCA president says Kensington Oval to host final of T20 World Cup, but CWI president not so sure Barbados Today28/09/20230371 views By Rawle Toney Barbados has been selected to host the 2024 T20 World Cup, Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) president Conde Riley has revealed. But despite his declaration that the word… Read more
Judge tells accused trial will start with or without lawyers Barbados Today28/09/20230288 views Three men and a woman facing firearm, theft and assault charges were warned on Thursday that their trial will begin next month, whether or not they have lawyers. Justice Carlisle… Read more
Sinckler says employees need adjustments to cope with heat Marlon Madden28/09/20230575 views Former Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler has suggested that work times be shifted in some industries to help employees better cope with extreme heat. He made the recommendation on Tuesday… Read more
Temporary teachers complain salaries not paid despite ministry’s promise Sheria Brathwaite28/09/20230341 views After being assured their salaries would be in their bank accounts on Tuesday, some temporary public school teachers have still not been paid. On Wednesday evening, president of the Barbados… Read more
Post offices experiencing challenges Barbados Today28/09/20230408 views The public is advised that all offices of the Barbados Postal Service are presently experiencing technical issues. As a result, customers may not be able to access some services or… Read more
#BTEditorial – Ministers, cut the argy-bargy on the Auditor General’s Report Barbados Today28/09/20230473 views In the game of governance, where the pitch of democracy stretches long and the wickets of accountability ought to be clear and unobstructed, the Auditor General is doubtless the umpire.… Read more
PM says capital for upgrading South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant won’t increase Gov’t debt Emmanuel Joseph28/09/20230946 views The Government is on track to finalise an ambitious financial manoeuvre worth $600 million in which Barbados’ debt is being swapped for capital to fund the long-anticipated upgrade of the… Read more