More Bajans to get natural gas Barbados Today22/12/20230146 views Plans are in the pipeline to give more Barbadians access to natural gas. Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummins revealed Wednesday that Cabinet has approved a project… Read more
Port extends hours amid cargo surge Barbados Today22/12/20230138 views The Bridgetown Port began extending its closing hours Thursday evening among other measures to ensure timely cargo deliveries amid a notable surge in volumes. From Thursday until Saturday, operating hours… Read more
Increased purchases of meat, poultry, fish ahead of Christmas Sheria Brathwaite22/12/20230145 views By Sheria Brathwaite Barbadians flocked to meat shops and supermarkets Thursday to ensure chicken, turkey, pork and fish will feature on their Christmas menu. As Barbados TODAY visited several markets… Read more
St Michael man charged after building hump in road Barbados Today22/12/20230160 views A 53-year-old Black Rock, St Michael resident has been placed on a six-month bond to keep the peace after building a hump on the road in his neighbourhood to divert… Read more
Senators question KOMI loan guarantee Barbados Today21/12/20230179 views Two Independent senators have questioned the government’s guarantee of a $50 million loan from the Africa Import-Export Bank to upgrade Kensington Oval. Senators Andrew Mallalieu and Dr Kristina Hinds queried… Read more
Salvation Army serves Xmas lunch Barbados Today21/12/20230136 views After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 health restrictions, the Salvation Army held its annual Christmas luncheon at its Reed Street headquarters on Wednesday. Divisional Commander for the Salvation Army… Read more
‘Missed opportunities’ to reap greater rewards from cricket, says John King Barbados Today21/12/20230105 views Barbados is sitting on a potential gold mine in Kensington Oval but according to Senator John King, the authorities are not using the collective wisdom available here to the full… Read more
‘Green’ gas station moves closer to reality Barbados Today21/12/20230168 views Rum, sargassum and manure could prove a heady mix that could power vehicles in the island’s clean energy push as a Barbadian biotech firm partners with Barbados National Oil Company… Read more
Unoccupied lots should be filled first, says Senator Sandy Deane21/12/20230170 views Real estate expert Andrew Mallalieu on Wednesday advised authorities to put a pause on the subdivision of land for residential plots. In his contribution to debate in the Senate on… Read more
Praise as Surinam Airways inaugurates twice-weekly service Sheria Brathwaite21/12/20230198 views The new airlift opportunity between Suriname and Barbados is being heralded as a milestone between the two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states that will improve travel and business within the… Read more