BCEN, BARNUFO announce resolution on fish weight concerns Barbados Today02/12/20230132 views The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) and the Barbados National Union of Fisherfolk Organizations (BARNUFO) issued the following joint press statement on Saturday, announcing a resolution on fish weight concerns:… Read more
Lords of Kaiso thrill St Philip Barbados Today02/12/20230195 views “Bim, I love you. Bim, I am proud of you.” The opening lines of Dr Stedson RPB Wiltshire’s patriotic song were met with loud cheers as the beloved veteran of… Read more
BWA conducting emergency repairs in Montrose, Christ Church Barbados Today02/12/20230140 views The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) says crews are conducting emergency repairs on a large-sized main in Montrose on Saturday. Residents in Montrose, Gall Hill, Water Street, Lodge Road, Best Road,… Read more
Fresh strategy needed to tackle social ills, says minister Barbados Today Traffic02/12/20230125 views By Shamar Blunt Barbados requires a fresh strategy to tackle the social problems amid growing numbers of homeless people and mental health challenges, the minister for welfare said Friday. Minister… Read more
InterCaribbean ‘cutting-edge’ Support System takes flight Barbados Today Traffic02/12/20230177 views InterCaribbean Airways soared to new heights on Friday following the unveiling of its cutting-edge Flight Support System in Barbados, solidifying its commitment to enhancing connectivity and flight options for regional… Read more
Leader of region’s COVID battle dies at 71 Barbados Today02/12/20230154 views The Dominican doctor who helmed the region’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, earning one of Barbados’ highest awards, died on Friday at age 71. Dr Carissa Etienne’s death… Read more
From NIS to NISSS: New social security service in effect Barbados Today Traffic02/12/20230368 views The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) officially transitioned to the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) on Friday, as the changes to the social security legislation passed by lawmakers this… Read more
Norse Atlantic makes first flight to GAIA; over 160 onboard Barbados Today Traffic02/12/20230192 views After almost two years of work behind the scenes, Norwegian low-cost, long-haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airlines touched down in Barbados on Friday afternoon. Just over 160 passengers were on the… Read more
Bajans tackling dengue surge, says health ministry Sheria Brathwaite02/12/20230213 views Barbadians are taking the escalating threat of dengue fever seriously, possibly thwarting a sharp uptick in the mosquito-borne illness, according to the Ministry of Health. Senior Medical Officer of Health… Read more
BL&P sues FTC over rate hike rejection Barbados Today Traffic02/12/20230257 views by Emmanuel Joseph The Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) is suing the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) for rejecting its request for an 11.9 per cent rate hike and an… Read more