#BTEditorial – Welcome back to NAPSAC and all the joy it brings Barbados Today10/02/20230316 views What a delight it has been for the Barbados TODAY news team to bring you coverage of the Chefette Frosteez 2023 National Primary Schools Athletic Championships (NAPSAC) throughout the week.… Read more
New six-month compact announced Barbados Today09/02/20230222 views Barbadians will continue to get an ease in prices on 47 items for the next six months as outlined in the new prices social compact announced on Thursday. Cabinet is… Read more
Hydrate Barbados Station – More than just a water cooler Barbados Today09/02/20230252 views The push for a hydration station at the St. Leonard’s Boys’ Secondary School was started by the former principal. It was however, the Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) of the school which… Read more
QEH Intern of the Year thankful for the honour Sasha Mehter09/02/20230289 views By Kimberley Cummins It was a normal warm afternoon in Barbados, but inside the auditorium at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) the temperature couldn’t be more inconsistent. Many people experience… Read more
New legislation creates new authority to safeguard children Marlon Madden09/02/20230175 views A new child protection agency is to be established under the new Child Protection Bill. A corporate body known as the Child Protection Authority is to be set up, according… Read more
Prosecutor calls for tough sentence to send strong message to illegal gun users Fernella Wedderburn09/02/20230125 views State prosecutor Rudolph Burnett has urged a High Court judge to send a strong message, on behalf of citizens of this country, that the wanton use of illegal firearms will… Read more
Senators call for incentives to help grow agriculture sector Barbados Today09/02/20230139 views Two Independent Senators want to see subsidies and policy support given to the local agriculture sector, similar to what is provided for other industries. Senators Andrew Mallalieu and Lindell Nurse… Read more
Improve business opportunities for agriculture workers – Senator Drakes Barbados Today09/02/20230153 views Independent Senator Crystal Drakes wants to see more being done in the local agriculture sector to improve wages and provide opportunities for land ownership to workers in the industry. “If… Read more
Senator Brathwaite underscores need for food security Barbados Today09/02/20230136 views By David Hinkson Independent Senator Dr. Chelston Brathwaite says this country can no longer rely on the world to feed it and must get away from the false notion that… Read more
NAB gets funding boost Anesta Henry09/02/20230216 views Government is set to significantly boost the financial resources of the National Assistance Board (NAB) to enable the state-run agency to extend its reach in caring for the elderly and… Read more