Experts mull CARICOM agriculture’s post-pandemic future Barbados Today08/05/2020071 views There is no shortage of farm produce in the CARICOM region at this time, experts have maintained. But the advent of COVID-19 and the resulting lockdowns has created some problems… Read more
Govt should have been straight on community spread – PdP Sandy Deane08/05/2020171 views The Opposition People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PdP) has accused Government of not being straight with Barbadians about community spread of the viral infection, which COVID Czar Richard Carter… Read more
New hotel resort chain ‘still coming’ Barbados Today08/05/20200322 views Despite the depression in worldwide tourism from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royalton luxury hotel chain has declared it is still committed to establishing its brand here. In a letter introducing… Read more
More people seeking help as COVID bites Randy Bennett08/05/2020167 views The Salvation Army has seen a substantial increase in the number of persons seeking assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Divisional Commander Major Darrell Wilkinson told Barbados TODAY while the charitable… Read more
Employers chided Anesta Henry08/05/20200121 views Opposition Senator and trade unionist Caswell Franklyn says he is being bombarded with complaints from workers whose bosses appear to be using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to take… Read more
Regional govts discuss united COVID response Barbados Today08/05/2020178 views Caribbean leaders are contemplating a region-wide policy that would re-open airports and hotels for intra-regional travel along with passengers from “selected” international countries, a CARICOM statement has revealed. But Barbados’… Read more
Nearly 1,700 families get help from Government’s programme Barbados Today08/05/2020191 views A total of 1,694 vulnerable families have each received $600 under Government’s Adopt-a-Family Programme. This disclosure has come from Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office Alies Jordan who said… Read more
Barber granted bail on drug charges Barbados Today08/05/20200110 views A barber who was allegedly found with 21 grammes of marijuana in his possession will make his next appearance in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court later this year. Reo Rashad… Read more
Bishop reprimanded and discharged on drug offence Barbados Today08/05/20200101 views A 24-year-old mother of three was reprimanded today when she appeared before a Bridgetown magistrate on a drug charge. Shereece Latoya Bishop, of Rock Gap, New Orleans, St Michael pleaded… Read more
Teen granted bail after admitting to one of two charges Stefon Jordan08/05/2020084 views Magistrate Douglas Frederick today imposed further bail conditions on a teenager who had breached a previous court order. Nothing that “these are really serious times to be on remand” Magistrate… Read more