Security and efficiency must be maintained in education reform – CXC head Marlon Madden26/09/20230102 views As Barbados and other regional economies consider reform of their education system and find ways to fill the gaps in learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Registrar of the Caribbean… Read more
Too slow Barbados Today26/09/20230177 views A former president of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is querying the pace of work being done in education reform. Speaking at the DLP’s St Philip South branch meeting… Read more
#BTEditorial – Economy requires strong tourism show Barbados Today26/09/20230140 views Major wins in tourism arrivals and tourist spending are exactly what our economy needs as the important winter tourist season, starting in mid-December, approaches. All the statistics and research suggest… Read more
Female performers please Hunterspring patrons with movie soundtracks Barbados Today26/09/20230112 views By Simone Tull The lush canopy of trees that enveloped the gully deck of Hunterspring provided a welcome escape from the stifling humidity on Sunday afternoon. Billed as one of… Read more
Global markets a downer on ICBL investments Barbados Today26/09/20230133 views The Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) says it ended the 2022 financial year in a loss position, however, shareholders were assured of a $0.05 per share dividend payout. This… Read more
Goddard Catering flying high again Barbados Today26/09/20230134 views After taking a major nosedive during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Catering and Ground Handling Division of Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) has been identified as a major contributor to the conglomerate’s… Read more
Unpaid teachers to get outstanding salaries Barbados Today26/09/20230124 views The Ministry of Education has ordered that action be taken to ensure that temporary teachers who have not received their salaries get them by Tuesday. Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona… Read more
BUT: Acting principals, deputies ‘demoralised’ after being passed over Barbados Today26/09/20230132 views The last-minute reassignment of principals and deputy principals across the public school system last week has disrupted the lives of several educators who were acting in those positions for lengthy… Read more
DLP leader says administration has made no progress Barbados Today26/09/20230100 views The Mia-Mottley led administration has done little to fix the issues facing the country since it came into power, claims President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Dr Ronnie Yearwood.… Read more
Woman injured by falling debris from crumbling City building Barbados Today26/09/20230101 views A woman was injured on Monday morning when debris from a crumbling building on Tudor Street, St Michael fell on her. Although the status of the unidentified woman remains unknown,… Read more