Shipwright urges stricter standards in wake of Beryl’s damage Sheria Brathwaite26/07/20240187 views A leading boatbuilder has called on the government to use the current downtime in the fishing industry to establish a boat building code and implement an inspection programme, following widespread… Read more
Two Juniors crowned; NCF gives more prize money Barbados Today26/07/20240275 views Last year’s Scotiabank Junior Calypso Monarch Sakarah reclaimed her crown while Mr Showman was crowned the new Junior Soca King. The Finals held last night at the Garfield Sobers Complex,… Read more
Bail application fails, man remains in custody Barbados Today26/07/20240277 views Esan Tio Atobe Jones has been given more time to “reflect” on the remand block at Dodds after the prosecution again objected to bail. Jones, of Block 7B Haynesville, St… Read more
Private sector’s crime-fighting plan unveiled Aguinaldo Belgrave26/07/20240299 views The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) has unveiled a wide-ranging strategy to address the country’s escalating crime problem, calling for collaboration between government, law enforcement, and community stakeholders. BPSA Chairperson… Read more
NCF chief urges peaceful Kadooment revelry Shamar Blunt26/07/20240177 views The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has issued a plea for peaceful celebrations during this year’s Grand Kadooment that will cap Crop Over’s 50th anniversary, as organisers prioritise safety and order… Read more
Heart specialist urges Barbadians to change their lifestyles. Aguinaldo Belgrave26/07/20240261 views A dramatic increase in cardiovascular cases is straining the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s resources, the QEH’s top cardiologist has said. Dr Dawn Scantlebury, the head of the Department of Cardiovascular Services,… Read more
BNA seeks to rally support ahead of Paradise Ranking Series Barbados Today26/07/20240157 views The Bajan Gems are expected to pool together their best netball players to take on Northern Ireland Warriors for the Paradise Ranking Series, scheduled for August 23-27 at the Sir… Read more
Late Police Band director remembered for key notes in music history Aguinaldo Belgrave26/07/20240190 views The retired music director of the renowned Band of the Barbados Police Service, Dr Christopher Atherley, was remembered on Thursday as a pivotal figure in the island’s musical and policing… Read more
Flow takes centre stage as title sponsor for Grand Kadooment Shamar Blunt26/07/20240160 views Telecommunications powerhouse Flow has been unveiled as the title sponsor for the spectacular climax of this year’s Crop Over festival, Grand Kadooment. The official announcement was made on Thursday at… Read more
Crop Over folk concert comes full circle Barbados Today26/07/20240164 views In a bold celebration of the 50th anniversary of Crop Over, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is set to present Full Circle, a groundbreaking folk concert that promises to captivate… Read more