Straughn to professionals: ‘Work with us’ Barbados Today15/02/20240104 views The government’s strategic shift from direct to indirect taxation to lower the tax burden can only work if professionals play their part, Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic… Read more
Joseph Leabua Jonathan – First head of state of Independent Lesotho Barbados Today15/02/20240186 views Joseph Leabua Jonathan was the first Prime Minister of independent Lesotho. He was born on October 30, 1914, in Leribe, Basutoland (now Lesotho), one of the many great-grandchildren of the… Read more
Insurer signs as Agrofest sponsor, offering farmers financial advice Shamar Blunt15/02/20240168 views Agrofest 2024 will focus on educating farmers and agriculture workers on the importance of financial planning and stability, said the exhibition’s organiser, the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) on Wednesday after… Read more
Pundits weigh law to prevent crossing floor of Parliament Sheria Brathwaite15/02/20240243 views Two political scientists support the introduction of a law to force a by-election if a parliamentarian crosses the floor but have acknowledged it may be impractical given Barbados’ political reality.… Read more
BAS, hunters welcome bigger bounty for green monkeys Shamar Blunt15/02/20240523 views The hunters’ bounty on green monkeys has been increased from $15 to $25 in a bid to cull the population of the wild animals, officially declared pests responsible for the… Read more
Controversial Cybercrime Bill goes to House-Senate review committee Barbados Today Traffic15/02/20240391 views The Senate on Wednesday shelved debate on the contentious Cybercrime Bill, sending the controversial legislation to a select committee of both houses of Parliament. The joint select committee, according to… Read more
PSVs’ green energy money not yet released Emmanuel Joseph15/02/20240640 views The drive to introduce electric and hybrid minibuses and route taxis has hit a speed bump, the operators’ spokesman said Wednesday. Days after launching a project to transition public service… Read more
Police probe unnatural death Sandy Deane14/02/20240414 views Lawmen are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in St Michael this evening. Police said that around 6:15 p.m., they received a report from an anonymous caller that a… Read more
Wanted: Mark Hayden Brathwaite Barbados Today14/02/20240232 views Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Mark Hayden Brathwaite, 49, alias Black Mark, who is wanted for questioning in connection with criminal matters. Brathwaite, whose last known address… Read more
Vybz Kartel jury issues dominate first day of Privy Council hearing Barbados Today14/02/20240218 views SOURCE- Jamaica Gleaner- The question of whether Justice Lennox Campbell was obligated to dismiss a tainted juror in the Vybz Kartel murder trial appears to be the issue which could determine the… Read more