Balls To Fly: Ricky Ellcock launches autobiography Desmond Brown09/03/202401.2K views Barbadian Ricky Ellcock has recently launched his autobiography, Balls To Fly — a fascinating story of immense talent, failure, amazing success, near death experiences and inspiring resilience. The story of a poor… Read more
Renowned Trinidadian diplomat, writer and public servant dies Desmond Brown09/03/20240879 views (SOURCE: Trinidad Newsday) — Retired diplomat, head of the public service and Newsday columnist Reginald Dumas has died. Dumas, 88, passed away on the night of March 7 at the Scarborough General… Read more
International Women’s Day messages Barbados Today09/03/20240672 views By Renée Coppin Chairman, Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association There can be no greater imperative at this time than that contained in the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day.… Read more
Dawn comes with Lightning for songbird Shamar Blunt09/03/20240902 views A season of anxiety and introspection, resulting in a unique, and creative period of production. This tale could not have been written any better for Grenada-born, Barbados-raised singer-songwriter Leigh Phillips… Read more
Barbados facing trade barriers Barbados Today09/03/202401.3K views Barbados and other small island developing states continue to be hindered by trade barriers, which stop them from exporting products in a timely manner, according to Minister of State in… Read more
Murder trial nears close Barbados Today09/03/202401.3K views Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell will deliver her summation in the trial of murder accused Jamar Watson next Tuesday. She made the announcement after Deputy Director of Prosecutions Alliston Seale SC… Read more
FINANCIAL ‘AID’ Barbados Today09/03/20240868 views The Central Bank of Barbados has launched MoneySmart, a digital financial literacy programme that aims to help Barbadians secure their finances. “Financial literacy is essential to financial stability, which is… Read more
‘SOON THERE’ Stefon Jordan09/03/20240715 views The venues for the finals and eight other matches of the T20 World Cup in June will be ready in time for the April 30 handover date, Noel Lynch, the… Read more
‘Empty pockets’ Barbados Today09/03/202401.1K views A High Court judge has chastised young men convicted of illegally having guns and ammunition for the financial burden they are placing on their families who are paying hefty court-ordered… Read more
CONTRACTS COMING Sheria Brathwaite09/03/202401.4K views Sugar workers remain wary that the 2024 harvest will start on time, the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has said, while expressing confidence that the historic season will be a success.… Read more