Auditor General issues warning as procurement weaknesses uncovered at NCC Marlon Madden19/09/20230156 views The Office of the Auditor General has uncovered a string of weaknesses in procurement practices at the National Conservation Commission (NCC) and a case in which a senior official there… Read more
Reported drowning at Brandon’s Beach Brittany Brewster18/09/20230211 views Police have responded to a reported drowning at Brandon’s Beach, St Michael.The incident occurred about 9:15 a.m. this morning. Unconfirmed reports indicate the victim is an 83 year old male.… Read more
Parents urged to assist 1st-time secondary students adapt Barbados Today17/09/20230108 views Parents whose children are entering secondary school for the very first time on Monday are being urged to assist them in adapting to the new environment. Speaking as a panelist… Read more
Call for action on food warning labels Barbados Today16/09/20230133 views A regional call to action is being made for Octagonal High-In Front of Package Warning labels across the Caribbean. Insisting that Barbadians should understand exactly what was in the foods… Read more
BUT victory: 18 of the 22 temporary teachers on the job Monday Barbados Today16/09/20230115 views Eighteen of the 22 temporary teachers who had found themselves out of jobs ahead of the upcoming school term will return to the classroom come Monday. Making the disclosure to… Read more
Shopkeeper shaken after seeing 75-year-old friend die in accident Anesta Henry16/09/20230134 views By Anesta Henry Shopkeeper Vanessa Grannum, who witnessed the death of “kind-hearted” Grantley Skeete right outside the establishment where he usually helped her, said the traumatic sight had left her… Read more
Back to School: Nutritious snacks on a budget Barbados Today16/09/20230133 views The Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition (B-COP Coalition) continues its drive to prioritising children’s health. This time, it has donated 120 healthy hampers, filled with nutritious snacks for a week.… Read more
Man Aware gives youth vital info on sex and health Anesta Henry16/09/202301K views By Anesta Henry Style met substance on Friday, as young males and the young at heart descended on the corner of Villa Road and Warner’s Road, Brittons Hill, for a… Read more
BL&P lights the way to the new school year Barbados Today16/09/20230173 views In a display of community support, the Barbados Light & Power Company has come to the aid of children in preparing for the upcoming school year. This year, six charities… Read more
Shores still closed to sea egg harvesting Barbados Today16/09/20230171 views The sea egg season remains closed as authorities urge the public to refrain from placing orders or harvesting the sea eggs, which are still in their juvenile stage. In a… Read more