It’s time the UN Security Council acts to stop the killing in Gaza Sasha Mehter06/04/202401K views The escalation of violence in Gaza by Israel has prompted a global outcry, marking a rising disgust, particularly among the young, of what is widely regarded as a hugely disproportionate… Read more
BARP President: Many Barbadians unprepared for aging Desmond Brown06/04/202401.2K views President of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) Marilyn Rice-Bowen says the COVID 19 pandemic was an eye opener as it showed many Barbadians are unprepared for aging. Addressing… Read more
‘Pop-down’ telecoms wires Barbados Today06/04/202402.2K views The utility companies, Flow and Digicel, must be called to account and made to clean up the mess of wires and contraptions that now hang from almost every wire and… Read more
Is justice really served? Barbados Today05/04/202401.3K views Despite its shortcomings, I have a very healthy respect for the judicial system in Barbados but there are some things about it which I find difficult to understand, far less… Read more
Crafting the Future of CBC with Strategic Partnerships Barbados Today05/04/202401.2K views As we delve into the nuanced discussions surrounding the privatisation of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), a pivotal aspect emerges that could define its trajectory: the formation of strategic investment… Read more
A Missing Piece of the Autism Puzzle is health – Part 2 Barbados Today04/04/202401.3K views Many people with autism have health issues like allergies, asthma, eczema, gastrointestinal problems, seizure disorders, and others. There needs to be comprehensive medical support for the common medical conditions experienced… Read more
Open letter to Agriculture Minister on monkey culling Barbados Today04/04/202401.7K views We, the below animal welfare/animal rights organisations, note with dismay the recent announcement that hunters’ bounties on green monkeys have been increased from $15 to $25 in a bid to… Read more
A Critical Look at Barbados’ Digital Transformation Journey: Post-Budget 2024 Sasha Mehter03/04/202403.8K views With the recent passage of the Appropriations Bill 2024, also known as the Budget, I felt it necessary to address and identify a few areas that are technology-specific regarding the… Read more
A Missing Piece of the Autism Puzzle is health – Part 1 Barbados Today03/04/202401.3K views In recent months, there has been a significant focus on how to respond to autism issues, as a society. Repeatedly, the discussion has focused on solutions within the education system.… Read more
Can West Indian Sea Island Cotton be revived? Barbados Today29/03/202402.4K views “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” –… Read more