Opinion Itโs time the UN Security Council acts to stop the killing in Gaza by Sir Ronald Sanders 06/04/2024 written by Sir Ronald Sanders 5 min read 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 … Continue Reading 06/04/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Living WellLocal News BARP President: Many Barbadians unprepared for aging by Ryan Gilkes 06/04/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 06/04/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSpeaking Out ‘Pop-down’ telecoms wires by Barbados Today 06/04/2024 by Barbados Today 06/04/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
OpinionSpeaking Out Is justice really served? by Barbados Today 05/04/2024 by Barbados Today 05/04/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Opinion Crafting the Future of CBC with Strategic Partnerships by Barbados Today 05/04/2024 by Barbados Today 05/04/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
OpinionYouth A Missing Piece of the Autism Puzzle is health โ Part 2 by Barbados Today 04/04/2024 by Barbados Today 04/04/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
OpinionSpeaking Out Open letter to Agriculture Minister on monkey culling by Barbados Today 04/04/2024 by Barbados Today 04/04/2024 We, the below animal welfare/animal rights organisations, note with dismay the recent announcement that huntersโ bounties on green monkeys have been increased from $15 to $25 in a bid to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinionTechnology A Critical Look at Barbadosโ Digital Transformation Journey: Post-Budget 2024 by Steven Williams 03/04/2024 by Steven Williams 03/04/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsOpinion A Missing Piece of the Autism Puzzle is health โ Part 1 by Barbados Today 03/04/2024 by Barbados Today 03/04/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion Can West Indian Sea Island Cotton be revived? by Dr. Basil Springer 29/03/2024 by Dr. Basil Springer 29/03/2024 โTrust 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.โ โ … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail