NUPW official pushes work-from-home scheme in Government Barbados Today24/08/2021034 views The Government has not gone far enough to implement work-from-home arrangements in ministries and departments as a viable strategy to counter the spread of COVID-19, Acting General Secretary of the… Read more
#BTEditorial – In whose interest are our unions working? Barbados Today24/08/2021042 views The stalwarts, early members and former leaders of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) must be more than heartbroken at the way it has fallen from grace. It is… Read more
Accused army Private claims prejudice, opposes court martial panel Emmanuel Joseph24/08/2021137 views A soldier accused of leaving duty without reasonable excuse told a court martial on Monday that it is common army practice to treat soldiers suspected of committing a crime as… Read more
Restaurateur forced to halt opening over ‘bogus’ COVID-19 breach Barbados Today24/08/2021178 views A Speightstown restaurateur has demanded answers from police and COVID-19 enforcement officials after she was forced to close her establishment for an apparent breach of a protocol that does not… Read more
Last viceroy would make great first head of state – Atherley, Depeiza Barbados Today24/08/2021050 views by Fernella Wedderburn and Shamar Blunt Two of the Mia Mottley administration’s most prominent critics have given qualified support for Governor General Dame Sandra Mason being made the first President… Read more
Statement from the Ministry of Health and Wellness on Social Media Post Barbados Today23/08/2021039 views A voice note making the rounds on social media over the weekend claimed that a woman who received her second COVID-19 shot “yesterday”, collapsed and died “today”, in essence attributing… Read more
COVID-19 Update: 16 new cases, 161 in isolation Barbados Today23/08/2021147 views Eight males and eight females are the latest persons to be diagnosed with COVID-19. The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory conducted 1,145 tests on Sunday, August 22. There are currently… Read more
Final AstraZeneca jabs from COVAX to arrive Tuesday Barbados Today23/08/2021044 views Barbados is due to receive its final batch of COVAX-procured AstraZeneca jabs tomorrow. Barbados TODAY understands that the shipment is in transit and is due to arrive tomorrow afternoon. This… Read more
Wanted man – Louwayne Joel Branch Barbados Today23/08/2021195 views The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Louwayne Joel Branch who is wanted for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter. His last known… Read more
Fake message circulating on social media Barbados Today23/08/2021027 views It has been drawn to the attention of the Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations that a fake message, claiming persons will receive $1800 in Government grants has been… Read more