SSA workers off the job Barbados Today17/10/2022087 views Scores of SSA workers have downed tools since 6 a.m. in protest for a pay increase and hazard pay. General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers Richard Greene… Read more
UN agencies warn ‘catastrophic’ hunger recorded in Haiti for first time Barbados Today16/10/2022065 views SOURCE: CMC: Two United Nations agencies have warned of “catastrophic” hunger being recorded in Haiti for the first time. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations… Read more
Public invited to online panel discussion & lunch time concert Barbados Today16/10/2022080 views The public is advised that the panel discussion on “Healthy Minds & Healthy Bodies for Quality Living”, scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, will take place on the Zoom platform from… Read more
Vaccination schedule for October 17 to 23 Barbados Today16/10/2022065 views The Immunisation Unit encourages the public to take advantage of the COVID-19 vaccines which will be available at various polyclinics and satellite sites from Monday, October 17 to Sunday, October… Read more
Police destroy firearms Barbados Today16/10/20220159 views The Barbados Police Service destroyed 168 firearms today. Acting Police Public Relations Officer, Crime Prevention Officer Inspector Stephen Griffith said some of the firearms were recovered from court cases and… Read more
Education Month continues this week Barbados Today16/10/20220118 views Education Month 2022 will continue this week with a focus on Open Days, a lunch time concert and a Hype (Healthy Youth Through Physical Education) Day, among other things. During… Read more
Flash flood watch discontinued for western districts Barbados Today16/10/2022068 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has discontinued the Flash Flood Watch effective 4 pm on Sunday. Weather conditions have improved across Bridgetown and Western Districts, although isolated light showers are… Read more
Haitian singer dies on stage while performing in France Barbados Today16/10/2022087 views SOURCE: CMC – Haiti Prime Minister Dr Ariel Henry led Haitians in mourning the death of the country’s most prominent singer, composer, guitarist and producer Michael Benjamin, who collapsed and… Read more
Police probe death of 9-year-old in drive-by shooting in Trinidad Barbados Today16/10/2022070 views SOURCE: CMC –Police say they will leave no stone unturned as they investigate the murder of nine- year-old Jamal Modeste in Chaguanas, Central Trinidad, on Saturday night. “Over the years… Read more
Message to Mark World Food Day 2022 Barbados Today16/10/2022075 views The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security joins the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in celebrating World Food Day, October 16. This year’s theme, “Leave no One… Read more