‘DANGEROUS’ NARRATIVE Sheria Brathwaite06/06/20230225 views MINISTER HUMPHREY DELIVERS TONGUE-LASHING TO CRITICS OF CHILD PROTECTION BILL By Sheria Brathwaite The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) and other critics of the Child Protection Bill 2023 have come under… Read more
March to highlight concerns about Child Protection Bill Anesta Henry06/06/20230108 views A group of citizens concerned about the content and structure of the Child Protection Bill are gearing up to send a strong message to the Government. The Watch Out My… Read more
Be vigilant to changes, human rights activist advises Barbadians Barbados Today06/06/20230140 views Human rights advocate Felicia Dujon has cautioned Barbadians to be vigilant given the many recent changes in legislation and policy. Pointing to the new Child Protection Bill, in particular, she… Read more
‘Don’t fall for it’ Sheria Brathwaite06/06/20230115 views PM cautions Bajans not to let scare tactics distract them Prime Minister Mia Mottley is urging Barbadians not to be deceived by political tactics being used to instil fear and/or… Read more
Caswell says payout to ex-Jada worker should be lesson to employers Anesta Henry06/06/20230116 views By Anesta Henry General Secretary of the Unity Workers’ Union (UWU) Caswell Franklyn has urged employers to pay close attention to the case in which an 83-year-old amputee was awarded… Read more
Gov’t approaches IDB to boost access to water tanks Barbados Today06/06/20230119 views Government is seeking assistance from the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group to increase the water storage capacity of Barbadian households. Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced… Read more
Destigmatise agriculture for youth – CYEN Barbados Today06/06/20230133 views The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) wants to see more resources channelled into teaching young people the benefits of pursuing jobs in agriculture. CYEN’s local coordinator Shannon Weekes told reporters… Read more
COST FOR IDS Emmanuel Joseph06/06/20230272 views $60 CHARGE FOR NEW TRIDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS AFTER JUNE 30 By Emmanuel Joseph Barbadians will have to start paying for their new Trident identification cards after June 30. Making the… Read more
‘MEET OR ELSE’ Emmanuel Joseph06/06/20230211 views ALL TOBAGO FISHERFOLK ASSOCIATION WARNS OF ESCALATED ACTION By Emmanuel Joseph The organisation representing the fishing sector in Tobago is calling on Prime Minister Mia Mottley to summon an urgent… Read more
No ease in garbage Barbados Today06/06/20230142 views Environmentalist wants Government to do more on policy implementation A youth advocate on the environment is concerned that Barbadians are still using too much plastic in their daily lives. In… Read more