Increased purchases of meat, poultry, fish ahead of Christmas Sheria Brathwaite22/12/20230183 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 Today22/12/20230193 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 Today21/12/20230218 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 Today21/12/20230176 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 Today21/12/20230132 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 Today21/12/20230223 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 Deane21/12/20230218 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 Brathwaite21/12/20230254 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
Barbados to get 10 000 kg of fruit, veg weekly from Suriname Sheria Brathwaite21/12/20230202 views By Sheria Brathwaite Suriname is well on its way to becoming a food hub for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as the region aims to slash its food import bill by… Read more
Reverend Jeffrey Gibson to act as President Barbados Today21/12/20230258 views President, Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason will travel overseas on vacation leave, from Thursday, December 21, to Wednesday, January 3, 2024. During her absence, The Very Reverend… Read more