First-time candidate condemns intimidation and vote-buying in elections Barbados Today20/01/2022062 views Voter intimidation, vote-buying and manipulation tactics have been condemned by St James South Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Candidate Dr Ronnie Yearwood, who, from as early as 9:30 a.m. on polling… Read more
Concerns about virus may have influenced voters to stay away from polls Emmanuel Joseph20/01/2022060 views Barbadians cast their ballots on Wednesday in the country’s first general elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic that, from most indications, saw a low voter turnout and concerns of varying kinds… Read more
Phased reopening of schools set for February 21 Barbados Today20/01/2022045 views The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has announced Monday, February 21, as the new proposed date for the phased resumption of face-to-face classes. The process was initially… Read more
PM Mottley and AG Marshall sworn into office Barbados Today20/01/2022051 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley Thursday reiterated her intentions to continue the business of transformation shortly after taking the oath of office this morning before President Sandra Mason at State House.… Read more
Barbados records a total of 559 new COVID cases Barbados Today20/01/2022056 views A total of 559 people, 251 males and 308 females, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 19, from the 2,165 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.… Read more
New date for phased resumption of face-to-face classes Barbados Today20/01/2022043 views The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has announced Monday, February 21, as the new proposed date for the phased resumption of face-to-face classes. The process was initially expected… Read more
De Peiza concedes defeat, says party to regroup after another historic loss Marlon Madden20/01/2022044 views By Marlon Madden President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Verla De Peiza conceded defeat after her party suffered a second consecutive 30-nil thrashing at the polls by the… Read more
BLP red wash Emmanuel Joseph20/01/2022043 views By Emmanuel Joseph The Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has red-washed all political opponents to score its second successive and historic 30-nil victory at the polls, in Wednesday’s general… Read more
Three people die from COVID-19 Barbados Today20/01/2022047 views COVID-19 has claimed the lives of three more Barbadians. On Wednesday, January 19, a 33-year-oldunvaccinated man and a 63-year-old fully vaccinated woman, both died from the virus at the Harrison’s… Read more
Labour to struggle globally in 2022 Barbados Today Traffic20/01/2022033 views GENEVA – The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has downgraded its forecast for labour market recovery in 2022, projecting a deficit in hours worked globally equivalent to 52 million full-time jobs,… Read more