‘Inefficiency’ at road repair depots sparks MP’s ire Shamar Blunt26/02/20250973 views Member of Parliament for St Peter, Colin Jordan, has issued a strong call for improved efficiency and accountability in the country’s road maintenance operations, particularly at government depots responsible for… Read more
New lighting programme in the works Fernella Wedderburn26/02/202501.3K views The Ministry of Transport and Works is piloting a new solar-powered street lighting programme to address the growing demand for better illumination across the island. Deputy Prime Minister Santia… Read more
Solar-powered crossing beacons in road safety push Fernella Wedderburn26/02/20250674 views The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is set to implement new crossing beacons, including solar-powered options, as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance road safety across the island,… Read more
Tourism soars: Record-breaking visitor numbers in 2024 Shanna Moore26/02/202502.5K views The tourism industry continues a remarkable rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, with 2024 visitor numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA). Stay-over… Read more
BUT ups leave reinstatement demands Sheria Brathwaite26/02/202501.6K views The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has escalated its campaign for the reinstatement of a term’s vacation leave, a benefit that has been effectively withheld from educators for over a… Read more
Workers triple threat: inflation, climate, job insecurity – labour leaders Sheria Brathwaite26/02/202501.3K views Top labour movement leaders on Tuesday sounded the alarm on a growing crisis for Caribbean workers, who are grappling with soaring living costs, climate vulnerabilities and unstable employment conditions. … Read more
Mottley reshuffle sparks debate on party unity, political strategy Emmanuel Joseph26/02/202501.1K views Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s cabinet reshuffle, sparked by the resignations of two ministers, has ignited discussions among top political analysts, who view the changes as potentially indicative of tensions in… Read more
Disability Awareness workshop on February 28 Barbados Today26/02/20250377 views The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs will host its second Disability Awareness Workshop, this Friday, February 28, at Radisson Aquatica Hotel, Aquatic Gap, St. Michael, from 10 a.m. to 4… Read more
A new era for public transport – if done right Barbados Today26/02/202501.2K views The Government of Barbados is on the verge of one of the most significant overhauls of the island’s public transport system in decades. The planned merger of the Transport Board… Read more
Government considers staggered school hours to ease traffic woes Shanna Moore26/02/202501.5K views The government is exploring a nationwide rollout of staggered school hours to alleviate morning traffic congestion and improve efficiency in public transportation, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and… Read more