Road fatality victim ID’d as Mohammed Abdul Ali, 43 Barbados Today14/09/202401.9K views A 43-year-old man has died following a collision in St Philip on Friday. A family member has identified the victim as Mohammed Abdul Ali of Greenidge Close, Union, St Philip.… Read more
Attorney seeks judicial review of sentencing in dog’s death Sasha Mehter14/09/202401.1K views A judicial review aimed at overturning the suspended sentence of a man convicted of drowning his dog is set to begin on Monday, in what is being seen as a… Read more
Minister McConney: Overwhelming response to teacher training courses Shanna Moore14/09/202401.6K views The Ministry of Education’s latest initiative to elevate teaching standards across the country has seen an overwhelming response, with new training courses offered in partnership with Columbia University already fully… Read more
Shooting in St Michael leaves 3 dead, 8 injured Barbados Today14/09/2024031.9K views Three people have died while eight others have been injured following a shooting in St Michael this morning. Police say the shooting happened just before 2 a.m. at Majestic Bar… Read more
Sagicor General Insurance rewards safe driving Barbados Today14/09/202401.7K views With growing concerns about road safety, Sagicor General Insurance is taking proactive steps to promote responsible driving habits. The company has launched the Sagicor Drive feature within the Sagicor GO… Read more
BWA to improve water accountability with metering project Shanna Moore14/09/202401.8K views The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has launched an initiative to tackle the island’s long-standing issue of unaccounted-for water by installing 130 district metres to monitor water flow and pinpoint losses. … Read more
Tourism sees upgrades in bid for year-round growth Shamar Blunt14/09/202401.9K views The island’s tourism plant is receiving a significant boost as hotels and resorts undergo extensive renovations and rebranding in a bid to position the island for year-round visitor appeal, according… Read more
Most hoteliers blanking tourism fund – BHTA Shamar Blunt14/09/202401.7K views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) says the majority of hotels are not contributing to a crucial tourism fund, despite it being a requirement of membership. Speaking at the… Read more
Ex-central bank governor weighs in on poor CXC results Emmanuel Joseph14/09/202401.4K views As Barbados and other Caribbean territories grapple with the implications of recent poor CXC English and Mathematics examination results, former Central Bank governor Dr Delisle Worrell argues that mastery of… Read more
BCC adjusts admissions rules as CXC Maths passes fall Sheria Brathwaite14/09/202402.8K views The Barbados Community College said Friday it has been forced to adjust its admission standards following a significant drop in pass rates for Mathematics in this year’s Caribbean Examinations Council… Read more