‘Fair to middling’ cruise earnings, says FCCA Marlon Madden02/01/20198499 views Cruise tourism generated some $142 million (US$71.03 million) for the Barbados economy last year, putting its performance half-way between 36 Caribbean destinations, according to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). But… Read more
No can do Christmas day shopping, says Abed Barbados Today02/01/201937539 views The idea of Bridgetown being opened on Christmas and other public holidays is a non-starter for prominent businessman Eddie Abed – unless Bridgetown is made a duty-free zone. Abed was… Read more
Commuters stuck on street as PSVs halt operations Stefon Jordan02/01/20198541 views Thousands were left stranded at bus stops across the nation today as the drivers of privately-owned Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) shut down their engines to agitate for an increase in… Read more
Respect the force Barbados Today02/01/20199534 views Respect for law enforcement must be maintained at all cost. This firm assertion comes from Deputy Commissioner of Police, Erwin Boyce, in wake of reports that his officers were shot… Read more
AOPT calls on PSV operators to return to work. Sandy Deane02/01/201913422 views The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) has urged the operators of Public Service Vehicles to return to work. AOPT public relations officer Mark Haynes made it clear that… Read more
PSV operators meet with Transport authorities at NUPW headquarters Sandy Deane02/01/20198418 views Scores of disgruntled operators of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) are currently meeting at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters in Dalkeith, St Michael with Director of Transport Ian Estwick… Read more
PSV operators withdraw services Sandy Deane02/01/201937666 views Operators of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) declare that enough is enough. Scores of drivers have parked their vehicles leaving passengers stranded at the Lower Green Van Stand and the Constitution… Read more
Three New Year’s babies Barbados Today01/01/20199630 views Two girls and a boy were born at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) earlier today. The first baby, Safari Pilgrim, was born at 2:08 a.m., weighing just over six pounds.… Read more
Lawmen kept busy on New Year’s morning Barbados Today01/01/201921.8K views Members of the Royal Barbados Police Force responded to several incidents at the start of the New Year. Police spokesman Sergeant Michael Blackman reported the following: Lawmen responded to reports… Read more
Shots fired at police during morning chase Barbados Today01/01/2019615.6K views Two of three occupants of a fleeing vehicle escaped after police responded to a burglary in progress at Rendezvous, Christ Church around 3:45 a.m. Acting police public relations officer Sergeant… Read more