On September 1st we published an Editorial quoting the Commissioner of Police at the height of a spike in criminal activity. At the time, Commissioner of the Barbados Police Service …
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A leading teachers’ union is charging that Government’s widely-publicised summer rehabilitation programme at the island’s schools appears to be hindered by a lack of funding and shoddy workmanship that has …
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The Ministry of Education is reportedly in discussions with authorities in Virginia, United States about possibly hiring qualified Barbadian teachers to deal with staff shortages in public schools there. According …
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Though its impact is being felt, the falling value of the British pound will not stop some pleasure seekers from making Barbados their first choice for a holiday destination. Admittedly, …
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The Roman Catholic Church in Barbados has described the recent controversial Computer Science pre-test administered to hundreds of first-form students in five secondary schools as a “sneak attack” on the …
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Increased costs, shipping challenges to impact selection of Christmas decor this year
As the Yuletide season nears, at least one major retailer is putting Barbadians on notice to expect a shortage in Christmas décor. Managing Director of Woolworth Martin Bryan said shipping …
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The scores of Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) workers at the Wildey St Michael depot who took part in a two-day strike have agreed to return to work and allow management …
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Police are investigating the apparent theft of a hard drive containing “sensitive” information, including about the island’s water infrastructure, from a computer at the state-owned Barbados Water Authority (BWA). Recommendations …
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Changes to Barbados’ social protection system are necessary to protect the most vulnerable and respond to “shocks” to the system. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, underscored …
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. Last Thursday afternoon, UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng told reporters in New York …