‘Heavy Manners’ Emmanuel Joseph29/03/20240874 views The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) appears to be on a collision course with the Public Service Commission and government department heads regarding the methods used to discipline public… Read more
Hotel stays down but arrivals up Sandy Deane29/03/202401.6K views Visitor arrivals here during the winter season are warming the cockles of tourism officials’ hearts, as records tumble for the first two months of this year. But even as more… Read more
Former court to be refurbished for community purposes Fernella Wedderburn29/03/20240548 views The facility at Rock Hall, St Thomas which housed the former District ‘D’ Magistrates’ Court is being repurposed for use by the community. “We have plans to have that building… Read more
Health officials seeking to track kid health Shamar Blunt29/03/20240440 views Health authorities are advocating for a renewed emphasis on tracking children’s health conditions in their early years to identify health issues early in their development. As pieces of medical equipment… Read more
‘No deal’ Sandy Deane29/03/202402.1K views By Sandy Deane Mere hours after outgoing Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Renee Coppin announced a 10 per cent pay hike for tourism workers over the… Read more
No salt tax Shamar Blunt29/03/20240565 views Despite a tax on sugary sodas, there are no plans to implement a salt tax, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Arthur Phillips said Thursday. The medical official made the announcement… Read more
Tax filing season begins Barbados Today29/03/202402.4K views The Barbados Revenue Authority (the BRA) says the tax filing season for 2023 begins on April 1 and income tax returns should be filed online at https://tamis.bra.gov.bb. All self-employed persons,… Read more
Let’s preserve our culture by keeping Easter traditions alive Barbados Today29/03/20240568 views “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the souls of its people.” – Mahatma Gandhi We speak it often, but do we give much thought to what culture… Read more
‘Hot Air’ Sheria Brathwaite29/03/202401.1K views The air has not been cleared in the quarrel over air quality and environmental test reports for the Lester Vaughan School as allegations spread rapidly about the validity and completeness… Read more
Water Bills for March to include February charges Barbados Today28/03/202401.7K views Afew weeks ago, the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) informed customers in parts of Christ Church and St. Philip that they may receive their February water bills after the respective payment… Read more