Protecting workers Randy Bennett06/07/20220146 views The days of workers being “left high and dry” when businesses go under may soon be a thing of the past. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector,… Read more
Vigilance key – labour minister Randy Bennett06/07/20220193 views Barbadians have been urged to become “inspectors of workplaces” in an effort to ensure that businesses provide safe environments for workers and customers. The call has come from Minister of… Read more
Moore: Safety code violators should not get Gov’t contracts Barbados Today06/07/2022094 views A labour leader has urged Government to award state contracts only to companies that adhere to occupational safety and health regulations. Speaking during debate on the Safety and Health at… Read more
Probe continues into death of family Barbados Today06/07/20220153 views Police reported no major breakthroughs as they continued investigations into the deaths of a four-member family at Breezy Hill, St Philip on Monday. Pressed on Tuesday for an update, Police… Read more
Businessman behind new service says Air travel will benefit from fast ferry Marlon Madden06/07/2022087 views Businessman Stephen Hobson says a fast ferry service between Barbados and Eastern Caribbean states will not have a negative impact on air travel. In fact, he suggests, it will result… Read more
Common Entrance reform paper ready Barbados Today06/07/2022093 views A reform paper on the move towards abolishing the Common Entrance Examination is now before Prime Minister Mia Mottley and a decision on the way forward is imminent. Deputy Prime… Read more
Businessman says Gov’t could save millions as a result of new facility Emmanuel Joseph06/07/20220112 views The groundwork is underway for the construction of a $41 million Compost and Single Stream Recycling Facility at Vaucluse, St Thomas. Prominent waste hauler and recycler Anderson Cherry announced on… Read more
Judge concerned about ‘protection’ weapons Barbados Today05/07/2022095 views High Court Judge Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell says the practice of young men in Barbados having firearms for their “protection” must be stamped out. This was her position as she… Read more
Lawyer – award ‘set right’ a wrong to client Barbados Today05/07/20220123 views Defense attorney Queen’s Counsel Larry Smith says his client, former murder accused Pedro Deroy Ellis, feels “vindicated” by the High Court’s decision to award him $75 000 in damages after… Read more
Sandals to chain with help from Team Barbados Barbados Today Traffic05/07/20220182 views Just over 20 of Barbados leading hospitality workers from Sandals Barbados are presently a part of the operations team assisting with the opening of the Luxury Included Resorts’ newest addition… Read more