Congressman accuses US of meddling in Guyana’s elections Barbados Today10/05/20207130 views A high-ranking United States Democratic Congressman has accused the US State Department officials of interfering in the elections to benefit Guyana’s main opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Ballots in the disputed elections… Read more
Small fire at Starcom Network now contained Barbados Today10/05/2020087 views A small fire at the River Road, St Michael compound of Starcom Network has been contained. Emergency crews were called to the station just after 9 a.m. on Sunday for… Read more
We are in this together with you Barbados Today10/05/2020298 views The Government of Barbados and local utility companies are cognizant that many Barbadians have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, representatives of Government and the companies have been… Read more
LIAT is in ‘a very precarious situation’ and will need a bailout, Antigua PM says Barbados Today10/05/20203107 views SOURCE: 268 TODAY — Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says COVID-19 has dealt a severe blow to regional airline LIAT, and the carrier will be in need of… Read more
US FAA downgrade was ‘a very unfortunate development’ that could have been avoided Barbados Today10/05/20203146 views SOURCE: 268 TODAY — Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has described as “a very unfortunate development,” the recent US FAA… Read more
Guidelines For Reopening Construction Sector Barbados Today10/05/20200204 views Government has set out a number of guidelines for the safe reopening of job sites across the island, following the outbreak of COVID-19. These guidelines are designed to minimize the… Read more
Victim of single-vehicle collision ID’d as Britney Griffith, 18 Desmond Brown09/05/20200154 views Police have released the identity of the victim of this afternoon’s single-vehicle collision. She is 18-year-old Britney Griffith. The teenager, from Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church, was identified by close family members… Read more
Contractors should consider staggered work hours Barbados Today09/05/2020086 views Contractors should consider staggered working hours for their employees to prevent workers crowding on public transportation. This recommendation is among others contained in the COVID-19 Framework for the Recommencement of… Read more
Minister Forde: ‘Every little bit counts’ Barbados Today09/05/20200108 views “A little goes a long way … and every little bit counts.” Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde, made the comment on Friday to fisherman Everton Brathwaite… Read more
Fisherfolk stepping up to assist the needy Barbados Today09/05/2020092 views The plan by Barbadian fisherfolk to assist the needy during the COVID-19 pandemic was outlined on Friday by fisherman Everton Brathwaite. According to Brathwaite, Barbados’ fishing community has a two-phase… Read more