The nation’s young awardees go to State House Barbados Today16/09/20230127 views A baker’s dozen of exceptional National Youth Awardees were granted one more perk: the thanks of a grateful nation from President Sandra Mason at a special event held in their… Read more
BHTA concerned about airport taxi operators charging various rates Barbados Today16/09/20230149 views Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Renee Coppin is calling on authorities to urgently address what she says is a threat to the visitor experience in Barbados.… Read more
Saffrey welcomes plan for 24-hour shelter next month Barbados Today16/09/2023093 views Government’s move to make the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) a 24-hour shelter from next month is being welcomed with open arms by the head of that organisation, Kemar… Read more
St Michael man fined for having large quantity of drugs Fernella Wedderburn16/09/20230105 views Illegal marijuana grower Pedro Sean Atherley has a year to pay a $13 000 fine. If the Belmont Road, St Michael resident does not pay the amount in the stipulated… Read more
BUT tells ministry show proof there are no teacher openings Barbados Today16/09/20230188 views By Jenique Belgrave President of the Barbados Union of Teachers Rudy Lovell is challenging the Ministry of Education to “bring the data” to support its claim that there are no… Read more
BHTA head says tourism bosses not villains Marlon Madden16/09/20230256 views By Marlon Madden The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) chairman is defending employers in the sector against “irresponsible attacks” and attempts to paint them as villains. At the same… Read more
Limit size of cabinet former ministers say Barbados Today16/09/20230220 views By Jenique Belgrave A respected political consultant has recommended a cap on the size of the Cabinet but two former ministers on opposing sides of the political divide, Senior Counsel… Read more
Unions criticised for silence on critical issues Barbados Today15/09/20230139 views Sub-regional secretary of Caribbean Public Services International (PSI) Sandra Massiah has rapped the trade union movement in Barbados for its silence on local, regional and international matters which will impact… Read more
PM overseas on government business Barbados Today15/09/20230127 views Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is out of the island on Government business and is expected to return in just under two weeks. On Thursday evening, Acting Prime Minister Santia… Read more
CTUSAB boss resigns Barbados Today15/09/20230289 views As he announced his resignation as president of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB), Edwin O’Neal on Thursday urged the labour movement to recommit to… Read more