Bryan remanded to Dodds Jenique Belgrave30/08/202503.3K views Objections from the prosecution led to a 43-year-old man being remanded to Dodds Prison on Friday, after he denied assault and trespass charges. Dwayne Omar Bryan appeared before Magistrate Alison… Read more
Father admits to workplace theft, ordered to pay compensation Jenique Belgrave30/08/202501.2K views A 53-year-old labourer admitted in court that he stole money from his workplace to buy medication for his child. Desmond Ezekiel Burke, of Clarke’s Road, Free Hill, Black Rock, St… Read more
New wave of specialist nurses urged to strengthen healthcare Sheria Brathwaite30/08/20250266 views The Caribbean has added 43 newly qualified specialist nurses to its healthcare ranks, with leaders urging them to uphold excellence, compassion and resilience as they enter service across the nation… Read more
47 schools benefit from summer renovations Sheria Brathwaite30/08/202501.5K views Major school repair and upgrade works are on course for completion before classes resume, the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) said Friday, marking the first time in years that critical… Read more
‘Ongoing success’ with job placements for homeless Shamar Blunt30/08/20250186 views The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) said Friday it is seeing strong results from its job placement efforts, with more clients landing steady work, even as the charity monitors… Read more
Male nurses still scarce, recruitment efforts lacking Shanna Moore30/08/20250156 views Despite growing concern about the lack of male nurses in Barbados, there are still no formal programmes aimed at encouraging more men to enter the profession. Director of Nursing at… Read more
Heatwave triggers crop losses for Barbadian farmers Shanna Moore30/08/20250167 views Farmers are grappling with unprecedented heat, as record-breaking temperatures devastate harvests—with leafy vegetables wilting and root crops such as cassava and potatoes yielding far less than expected. Senior agriculture assistant… Read more
Govt seals deal to acquire ‘largest’ Caribbean arts, culture archives Emmanuel Joseph30/08/202501.9K views Barbados is set to acquire a huge collection of Caribbean arts and culture archives, its owner, a Trinidadian film and television programme maker, said on Friday, in a move touted… Read more
Barbados explores alternatives after US ends duty-free exemption on small parcels Emmanuel Joseph30/08/20250829 views The Barbados Government is actively seeking long-term solutions to maintain international mail services following the United States’ suspension of the de-minimis duty-free exemption on small packages valued up to US$800.… Read more
Spouge and folk take centre stage at Jackie Opel Day Concert Coretta Joe29/08/20250232 views A modest audience turned out at the Richard Stoute Amphitheatre, National Botanical Gardens, on Wednesday night for the second of four CARIFESTA XV Super Concerts, the Jackie Opel Day Folk… Read more