Springer Memorial students urged to make full use of chances given Brittany Brewster04/10/20230130 views By Brittany Brewster Under the theme of “Opportunity, Purpose, Growth”, the Springer Memorial School began the countdown to its 60-year milestone with a 59th anniversary Founders Day service at the… Read more
CHOPPED Barbados Today04/10/20230123 views A partial trunk was all that remained this morning of the massive tamarind tree which sunk into a hole that opened up in Bush Hall Yard Gap, St Michael on… Read more
Study shows warning labels can reduce NCD deaths in Barbados Barbados Today04/10/2023075 views Ground-breaking research has revealed that easy-to-understand front-of-package warning labels could potentially reduce noncommunicable (NCD)-related deaths by 16 per cent in Barbados where NCDs account for eight out of every ten… Read more
Chief Parliamentary Counsel says child protection law no pathway for sex changes Emmanuel Joseph04/10/20230192 views By Emmanuel Joseph Concerns that the proposed Child Protection Bill will open up the door for Barbadian children to get sex changes have been rejected by the island’s Acting Chief… Read more
Call for more fire, evacuation drills Barbados Today04/10/20230140 views A senior fire official is urging businesses across the island to hold fire and evacuation drills with their staff to prevent any potential tragedy. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the… Read more
Conservationist: Act now to save Graeme Hall wetland Sasha Mehter04/10/20230163 views By Marlon Madden A conservation advocacy group has joined residents in the St Lawrence area in urging the government to take immediate action to protect the island’s largest wetland, the… Read more
Pierhead burial site’s final cry Barbados Today04/10/20230187 views Guest Column by Claudette Levi-Farnum I recently hustled into Bridgetown to visit Cavans Lane, where the proposed Pierhead Development Project is slated to commence. There are now poles erected, signalling… Read more
Region urged to implement policies to keep skilled workers at home Marlon Madden04/10/20230112 views Barbados and other regional economies are being urged to put policies in place to better manage migration and address factors contributing to some of their brightest and best seeking greener… Read more
Jobs safe Marlon Madden04/10/20230202 views Burger King workers assured no layoffs after Williams Industries gives up franchise licence By Marlon Madden Employees of Burger King are being assured their jobs are safe, despite the co-owner… Read more
Update: All clear at Supreme Court Complex Barbados Today03/10/20230157 views The all clear has been given for work to resume at the Supreme Court Complex after fire officials determined there was no gas leak. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the… Read more