Pork imports surge ahead of World Cup Sheria Brathwaite17/04/202401.1K views Despite protests from pig farmers, a surge in pork imports is expected as the island prepares to host the T20 World Cup in June, the pork producers’ leader has said.… Read more
PHD says milk imports needed to prevent shortages during major events Sheria Brathwaite17/04/20240931 views Pine Hill Dairy (PHD) has been granted permission to import processed milk from a neighbouring Caribbean island to meet the anticipated demand for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20… Read more
Watersports operator fined for imported weed Jenique Belgrave17/04/20240844 views A 27-year-old Enterprise, Christ Church man was fined $4 000 after pleading guilty to charges relating to the discovery of 1.45 kilogrammes of cannabis inside a microwave he went to… Read more
Psychiatric evaluation ordered on convicted man Jenique Belgrave17/04/20240790 views Matthew Renaldo Boyce was remanded to the Psychiatric Hospital for assessment after he pleaded guilty to wounding and criminal damage charges in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Tuesday. The… Read more
Challenge finalists to get scholarships, internship opportunities Barbados Today17/04/20240517 views Five students will benefit from $5 000 in scholarships after being named as finalists in the 2024 Mr Executive Challenge. Javier Blades of Alleyne School, Shawn Seales of Ellerslie Secondary… Read more
Patient-centred care a QEH ‘mandate’ Barbados Today17/04/20240408 views Two weeks after a new chief executive took the helm of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) with a vow to put the patients at the heart of operations, he has… Read more
Corals in danger, coastal protection chief warns Barbados Today17/04/20240517 views Barbados’ coral reefs are in serious trouble, even as officials try to restore their health and protect them from a deadly heat wave that has decimated them worldwide. Director of… Read more
Reports of rising fraud; new anti-fraud measures take effect Emmanuel Joseph17/04/202402.1K views Bank fraud is on the rise in Barbados, the bankers’ group spokesman said Tuesday as he warned customers to be extra careful and stay alert. President of the Barbados Bankers… Read more
Increased wait times at some polyclinic pharmacies Barbados Today17/04/20240456 views The Barbados Drug Service (BDS) has advised that persons should expect increased wait times at some polyclinic pharmacies, until further notice, due to the implementation of a new Pharmacy Management… Read more
Security concerns cited in Grand Kadooment jump-up shift Shamar Blunt17/04/202401.2K views The Barbados Association of Masqueraders (BAM) has defended the new route for this year’s Grand Kadooment parade, citing persistent security and safety problems along the traditional masquerade route. The new… Read more