Firearms Amendment Act comes into effect Jan. 1 Barbados Today01/01/20230145 views The Firearms Amendment Act 2022 comes into force today, with more severe fines and penalties. Some of the penalties are listed below. According to Section 29(2) of the Act, “a person who aids, abets,… Read more
Celebrating Kwanzaa at Ngozi Farm and Cultural Sanctuary Desmond Brown31/12/20220476 views It was out with the old and in with the new as many headed to Ngozi Farm and Cultural Sanctuary, Turners Hall, St Andrew, to celebrate Kwanzaa in fine style… Read more
BAEH reports successful outreach to homeless in 2022 Barbados Today31/12/20220100 views The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) is reporting success in its efforts to deliver a number of key services to members of the homeless community here in Barbados during… Read more
Changes coming to improve cruise passenger service at Port Shamar Blunt31/12/2022083 views Several measures have been implemented to improve cruise passenger service at the Bridgetown Port, following recent complaints from cruise ship visitors about transit delays. Chief Executive Officer of Barbados Port… Read more
New standards of service for BWA Marlon Madden31/12/20220110 views The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will be required to adhere to new standards over the next three years, including acknowledging customer complaints within a shorter period. Acknowledging that the BWA… Read more
Intervenor prepared for CCJ battle over electricity rates Emmanuel Joseph31/12/2022096 views As the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) deliberates over the Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) request for a hike in electricity rates, one of the intervenors has served notice that… Read more
Belle, Hinds say Gov’t will have hands full dealing with economy, crime in new year Stefon Jordan31/12/2022039 views Dealing with the economy and crime should be Government’s main focus heading into 2023. That is the view of political scientists Dr George Belle and Dr Kristina Hinds, who both… Read more
Police seeking to identify two bikers Asminnie Moonsammy30/12/2022090 views Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help identify a motorcyclist and his pillion rider. A statement issued by the Barbados Police Service said the two persons in the photographs… Read more
Weir assures Gov’t committed to addressing animal cruelty Randy Bennett30/12/2022053 views Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir has defended the Government against charges that it is dragging its feet in implementing measures to stamp out animal cruelty. He said… Read more
QEH makes progress in recovery from cyber attack Anesta Henry30/12/2022086 views A gradual restoration of Internet-based activity and the eventual resumption of normal services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is expected from next week as officials make progress in recovering… Read more