The People’s Say Barbados Today19/01/20220182 views In an unprecedented move, a political candidate went to the High Court to try to block the January 19 general election from proceeding. Philip Catlyn of the Barbados Sovereignty Party… Read more
Economic improvement predicted this year – global CEOs Marlon Madden19/01/2022065 views Business leaders are expecting a strong economic rebound this year, even as they see cyber and health risks and macroeconomic volatility as the top threats that are looming globally. This… Read more
Peach and Quiet to reopen under new ownership Marlon Madden19/01/20220261 views After several years of closure, one of Barbados’ oldest boutique hotels is set to resume operations in the second quarter of this year, but under new ownership. The former multiple… Read more
Undelivered election flyers concern candidates Anesta Henry19/01/2022082 views Several Solution Barbados candidates contesting the 2022 General Elections have accused the Barbados Postal Service (BPS) of failing to distribute their election circulars. Some candidates collected hundreds of circulars from… Read more
New COVID cases surpass 600 Barbados Today19/01/2022090 views New COVID-19 infections believed to be driven by the highly-infectious Omicron variant topped 600 on Monday, authorities reported. The death toll also moved to 271 after two people passed away… Read more
Voting underway across Barbados Barbados Today19/01/20220260 views Under clear, blue skies voting in Wednesday’s general election got off to a smooth start across Barbados at 6 a.m. Approximately 266, 330 people, just over 92 per cent… Read more
Unions want seat at Upper Chamber’s table Emmanuel Joseph19/01/2022090 views The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) wants the next government to facilitate the appointment of a CTUSAB seat in the Senate. This is just part… Read more
Strict COVID-19 protocols on Election Day Barbados Today19/01/20220100 views The Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has assured the public that all COVID-19 protocols will be observed on polling day. At a news conference on Monday, Chairman of the EBC… Read more
Bostic says he freely decided to exit politics after four decades of public service Marlon Madden19/01/20220110 views The Most Honourable Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, outgoing Minister of Health, says his decision to exit politics at this time had nothing to do with the stress associated with the… Read more
Tourism Minister blames legal move by Antiguan govt for ex LIAT employees not getting severance Emmanuel Joseph19/01/20220123 views Declaring that LIAT is obligated to pay its terminated employees all their outstanding severance and other entitlements, Barbados on Tuesday pointed fingers at the government of Antigua for putting a… Read more