Caddle: Cybercrime issue must be discussed honestly Barbados Today07/02/20240112 views Minister of Industry, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle, who successfully piloted the controversial Cybercrime Bill, 2024 through the Lower House of Parliament believes it is the responsibility of the government… Read more
BNA urges guardian hotline among measures to protect healthcare workers Shamar Blunt07/02/20240100 views By Shamar Blunt The organisation representing nurses in public healthcare has called for urgent action – including a panic hotline – to combat violence and security problems they face daily.… Read more
Lawyer on lawsuit deadline over ‘police intrusion’ Emmanuel Joseph07/02/20240174 views The lawyer representing a St Philip man complaining of police intrusion on his home has warned he is holding fast to the deadline for the Attorney General and Commissioner of… Read more
New cybercrime legislation an ‘enviable standard’ Barbados Today07/02/20240383 views The House of Assembly sent the Cybercrime Bill to the Senate for final approval on Tuesday, with Attorney General Dale Marshall touting the draft legislation to replace the Computer Misuse… Read more
Grazettes mechanics hail new shop; roadside operator unconvinced Shamar Blunt07/02/20240248 views The two mechanics at The Bay Grazettes workshop centre have praised the new garages as the perfect fit for their work demands as a state agency moves to get roadside… Read more
Staff shortage causes closure of St Joseph Outpatient Clinic Barbados Today07/02/20240186 views The public is advised that the St Joseph Outpatient Clinic at Horse Hill will close on Thursday, February 8, and Friday, February 9. This is due to a shortage of… Read more
Workers miffed by new contract, delaying sugar crop start Barbados Today07/02/20240268 views by Ryan Gilkes and Shamar Blunt Hopes for an early start of the 2024 sugar harvest – the maiden crop for the cooperative-owned sugar industry – may have been dashed… Read more
Ambassadors, teams honoured at gala night Barbados Today06/02/20240164 views Parish pride took centre stage on Saturday night as the teams involved in the Parish Ambassador programmes for 2022 and 2023 were honoured by the Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat. A… Read more
Harris Paints Christmas winner collects prize money Barbados Today06/02/20240126 views Patricia Gill often plays pranks on her family and her customers. So when she answered a phone call and heard that she was the grand prize winner in the Harris… Read more
CIBC gives $425 000 in support to two organisations Barbados Today06/02/20240176 views As CIBC Caribbean celebrated its rebranding recently, two entities also had cause for cheer as the bank donated a total of $425 000 to support their vital work. The bank,… Read more