Head of taxi association challenges BHTA head on allegation against airport drivers Sheria Brathwaite26/09/20230178 views The outgoing president of the Bridgetown Port Taxi Co-Op Society Ltd Adrian Bayley has called on the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) to bring proof to back its claims… Read more
Union leader calls for decrease in retirement age for police Barbados Today26/09/20230139 views By Jenique Belgrave Head of the Unity Workers’ Union Caswell Franklyn believes members of the Barbados Police Service should be able to retire and receive their pension earlier. Addressing those… Read more
QEH assures union progress made to address grievances Emmanuel Joseph26/09/2023098 views Management of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has taken steps to stave off possible industrial action at the healthcare facility. On Monday, three days after workers in the engineering department… Read more
Man remanded, two women bailed on alleged offences against animal rights activist Fernella Wedderburn26/09/20230144 views The general worker who allegedly stole almost $43 000 from and injured animal rights activist Dorin Boyce has been remanded to Dodds until October 23, 2023. Wayne Jabari Holder, 29,… Read more
Export Barbados forges partnership with the government of India Barbados Today24/09/20230102 views A partnership has been forged between Export Barbados and the government of India that will lead to the expansion of the small business sector, says Minister of State in the… Read more
Tropical Storm Philippe projected to pass north of Barbados Barbados Today24/09/20230148 views Overnight Tropical Depression #17 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Philippe, which was located at 16.2N 41.7W or about 1940 km or 1200 miles to the east of the region at… Read more
Several activities planned to celebrate Fire Service Week Barbados Today24/09/20230112 views The Barbados Fire Service (BFS) has a number of activities planned to celebrate Fire Service Week, which runs from Sunday, September 24, to Monday, October 2. Under the theme Celebrating our past… Read more
Massy launches self-checkout machines at Warrens location Marlon Madden23/09/20230192 views Officials at Massy Stores Barbados Ltd continue to invest in technology, giving shoppers more options when checking out while ensuring that they are keeping up with the latest global trends.… Read more
Cooperative Coalition not surprised at recent island-wide blackout Barbados Today23/09/20230143 views The Coalition of Cooperatives says it’s not surprised at the recent island-wide blackout experienced by the Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC). The Cooperative Coalition issued the following statement on… Read more
BMS closely monitoring progress of Tropical Depression #17 Barbados Today23/09/20230145 views The Barbados Meteorological Services continues to closely monitor the progress of Tropical Depression #17, which has formed over the Central Atlantic near 15.6N 38.8W or about 2250 km or 1400… Read more