A regional response to Coronavirus . . . Caribbean tourism and health stakeholders form COVID-19 Task Force Barbados Today06/03/20200294 views The leaders of the Caribbean tourism and health sectors, who are working together to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus throughout the region, are implementing readiness and response measures… Read more
No shaking of hands, no hugging . . . Regional Catholic Bishops told to change practices to prevent spread of coronavirus Barbados Today06/03/20200273 views Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) have been urged to initiate practices that will prevent the spread of the feared coronavirus. In a memorandum to regional Bishops, dated March… Read more
It’s good to ‘Be Blue’ . . . New group teaches students about marine life Anesta Henry05/03/20200499 views Opposition Senator Crystal Drakes is spearheading a project to promote an awareness among primary school children about Barbados marine environment. Drakes is a director of the BlueGreen Initiative Inc (BGI),… Read more
Panic buying putting health workers at risk . . . WHO calls on governments to restrict hoarding of masks Barbados Today05/03/20200289 views The World Health Organization has warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – caused by rising demand, panic buying, hoarding and misuse… Read more
Hillary Ann Williams is Miss Universe Barbados Barbados Today04/03/20201420 views Hillary Ann Williams is now the new Miss Universe Barbados 2019. The announcement, by Crown Events Inc., came Tuesday night following the departure of Shantel Ifill who was crowned queen… Read more
Dedicated, committed, self-sacrificing . . . The UWI pays tribute to Susan Belgrave Barbados Today04/03/20200326 views Ms Susan L. Belgrave was a remarkable lady – a UWI alumna, an esteemed Employment Barrister, and Lead Trustee of the British Foundation for The University of the West Indies… Read more
Inventors wanted! . . . Electricity and Renewable Energy Science Exposition underway Barbados Today04/03/20200265 views The Barbados Light & Power Company continues to support young people and the pursuit of excellence through its sponsorship of the annual Electricity and Renewable Energy Science Exposition for Schools,… Read more
Help for developing countries to deal with COVID-19 . . . World Bank creates $12B loan package Barbados Today04/03/20200209 views As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in immediate support to assist countries coping with… Read more
Celebrating black excellence . . . US Embassy hosts special event to bring the curtain down on Black History Month Barbados Today02/03/20200340 views In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Embassy in Barbados hosted a “Black History Lime” and movie screening of the documentary Apollo at the George Washington House last Friday.… Read more
Food, farmers, fun . . . Another good year for AgroFest Barbados Today02/03/20200270 views Another Agrofest is in the bag and 2020 has been counted as another successful year. With the approximately 300 tents on show and the throngs of Barbadians, regional visitors and… Read more