Richard Stoute’s legacy celebrated as he is laid to rest Sandy Deane16/12/20230272 views The symphony of praise that transformed the Garfield Sobers Complex into a cathedral on Friday morning celebrated all facets of musical icon Richard Nathelbert Stoute, Barbados’ godfather of entertainment. Family,… Read more
Deighton Griffith students told to make best use of time Barbados Today15/12/20230220 views The annual prize-giving ceremony at the Deighton Griffith Secondary School served as reinforcement to students that they should maximise their time. Under the theme Make Every Second Count, Principal Major… Read more
Trusts give back in Christmas programme Barbados Today15/12/20230151 views It’s the season of giving back and spreading cheer and the Eden Lodge and Sandy Lane Charitable Trusts have kickstarted their annual Christmas Give Back programme under which various gifts… Read more
Barbados’ landmark debt conversion facility is loan deal of the year Barbados Today15/12/20230204 views Barbados was selected as this year’s winner of the ESG Loan Deal of the Year at the recently-held Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Latin America & Caribbean Awards. The… Read more
Senator wants clear indication of renewable energy benefit to consumers Barbados Today15/12/20230138 views Senator Crystal Drakes has suggested that it is not clear what the real “bottom dollar benefit” of Barbados’ renewable energy effort is to the consumer. She said Barbadians need to… Read more
Independent senator says Utilities Regulation (Amendment) Bill unnecessary Barbados Today15/12/20230142 views Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu wants a rethink of the changes to the island’s utilities legislation which he believes has given unnecessary powers of exemption to a minister acting “in the… Read more
Social media saga strains Barbados hospitality industry – BHTA Sheria Brathwaite15/12/20230178 views By Sheria Brathwaite The war of words between the nation’s hoteliers and the union that represents its workers currently raging on social media could threaten hotels’ bottom line, the head… Read more
Winston Scott Polyclinic remains closed to fix other staff concerns Barbados Today15/12/20230446 views The Winston Scott Polyclinic will remain closed until next Monday, with some outstanding issues still to be resolved. Following a tour and meeting to evaluate the ongoing efforts to… Read more
Guyana and Venezuela agree not to use force to settle border dispute Barbados Today15/12/20230114 views The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela ended talks in St Vincent on Thursday agreeing not to threaten or use force against one another in any circumstances, “directly or indirectly”, as… Read more
Owners ‘to pay’ for house demolition, car removal Barbados Today15/12/20230277 views By Sheria Brathwaite The government will continue to demolish abandoned buildings, clean derelict lots and remove disused vehicles, but will hand the cleaning bill to property owners, Acting Minister of… Read more