Jackie Opel: Forgotten Hero of Jamaica and Barbados Barbados Today26/08/20230297 views By David Comissiong The Barbados-born Jackie Opel – one of the most important architects of Jamaica’s Ska beat; creator of Barbados’ Spouge beat; and arguably the Caribbean’s greatest musical innovator… Read more
Managed migration under microscope Marlon Madden26/08/20230130 views Barbados and other countries in the region are being positioned to better manage migration, as local officials continue to look for ways to bolster the island’s labour force and mitigate… Read more
Cave Hill freshers prepare for new academic year Barbados Today26/08/20230118 views Hundreds of eager first year students descended on the Cave Hill campus on Friday for this year’s orientation session to mark the start of the new academic year, creating an… Read more
Dujon willing to be DLP candidate in general election Emmanuel Joseph26/08/20230177 views By Emmanuel Joseph Human and gender rights activist Felicia Dujon has indicated her interest in running for a seat in Parliament if given the opportunity. The newly-elected third vice-president of… Read more
Mottley denies rumours of BWA privatisation, water rate increase Barbados Today26/08/20230106 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has categorically denied claims that the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will be privatised and that water rates will increase. During a press conference at Ilaro Court… Read more
PM gives ministers ‘a few weeks’ to end Savvy negotiations Marlon Madden26/08/20230196 views By Marlon Madden Food truck vendors at Savvy on the Bay will not be moved. Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Friday that regardless of the outcome of negotiations between… Read more
PM says finding local CEO for BTMI a difficult task Barbados Today26/08/20230156 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley is not happy that the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) has to search for a new chief executive officer to replace German Canadian Dr Jens Thraenhart.… Read more
NIS recovers millions from delinquent employers Barbados Today26/08/20230101 views In the last 19 months, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has been awarded more than $50 million following action taken against employers who were delinquent in paying contributions on behalf… Read more
PM: Pension reforms could be reversed with growth Barbados Today26/08/20230127 views Some of the recently announced pension reform measures could be reversed if Barbados is able to achieve a certain level of continued economic and population growth, says Prime Minister Mia… Read more
QEH concerned about high demand for dialysis Anesta Henry26/08/20230203 views By Anesta Henry The Artificial Kidney Unit (AKU) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is overwhelmed with dialysis patients, the youngest being 15 years old, and the increased demand for… Read more