The St John Parish Church: a riveting history Barbados Today02/02/20240290 views A garden party atmosphere on the grounds of the St John’s Parish Church and the strains of classical pianist Frank Fernandes served as the backdrop for Professor Emeritus Sir Henry… Read more
NCSA report: Unemployed Bajans turning to drug use Sheria Brathwaite02/02/20240156 views By Sheria Brathwaite Marijuana appears to be the drug of choice for many out-of-work Barbadians, according to the latest research from the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA). But a… Read more
NCSA report: Unemployed Bajans turning to drug use Sheria Brathwaite02/02/2024076 views By Sheria Brathwaite Marijuana appears to be the drug of choice for many out-of-work Barbadians, according to the latest research from the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA). But a… Read more
Haze to clear soon Barbados Today02/02/20240137 views The hazy weather Barbados is currently experiencing, caused by the massive plume of Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic Ocean, will gradually subside over the next few days. Senior Meteorologist… Read more
Project’s farmers demand PM intervene on ‘broken promises’ Sheria Brathwaite02/02/20240173 views Promises of irrigation to Wakefield, St John farmers under the Project Phoenix programme have failed to bear fruit, they have declared, prompting them to ask for an urgent audience with… Read more
DLP: Growth welcomed but won’t trickle down to Bajans Barbados Today02/02/20240176 views Despite welcoming news of 4.4 per cent economic growth last year, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) declared on Thursday the gain has not translated for average Barbadians. “It’s the cost… Read more
Workers begin to get outstanding pay Barbados Today02/02/20240143 views By Ryan Gilkes The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) declared victory for unionised staff at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus on Thursday as they ended a strike… Read more
New support hotline open Barbados Today02/02/20240217 views Lifeline Barbados, the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ new support hotline, is officially open to the public from today, Thursday, February 1. Persons struggling with emotional challenges and who want… Read more
Senegal’s president departs after successful historic visit Barbados Today02/02/20240226 views President of Senegal Macky Sall left Barbados on Thursday morning after what officials said was a successful two-day visit to the island, the first by a leader from a French-speaking… Read more
Pharmacists say Drug Service has not paid them for three months Emmanuel Joseph02/02/20240216 views The costs of prescription drugs from commercial pharmacies could go up or patients may be turned away from receiving state-subsidised drugs unless they can afford to buy them, the pharmacists’… Read more