New cops urged uphold human rights, integrity Shamar Blunt15/08/202401.1K views Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce has called on the nation’s newest police officers to prioritise human rights, integrity, and courage in their service to the public. Boyce told graduating constables… Read more
Transport Board under fire as limited fleet ‘fails’ St Andrew Sasha Mehter15/08/202401.1K views The Transport Board is facing mounting criticism of an inadequate bus fleet that is failing to meet the island’s transport needs in rural areas such as St Andrew. Residents have… Read more
BLA temporarily suspends the printing of driving licence cards Barbados Today15/08/202402.1K views The Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) advises its customers that the printing of driving licence cards has been temporarily suspended until further notice. Persons are advised to renew their driving licences… Read more
Shifting from tourism to more balanced economy Barbados Today15/08/202401.2K views It is entirely reasonable to question Barbados’ deep dive back into high dependency on the tourism sector as the key pillar on which the economy stands, despite the obvious vulnerability… Read more
There is always an alternative: Reflections from Kenya’s Youth Led-Protest Barbados Today14/08/202401K views A few weeks ago, young people in Kenya reaffirmed what global politics has reported, much to people’s disbelief. That young people continue to be disengaged and underrepresented from formal institutional… Read more
Prosecution gets new partial disclosure date in murder case Fernella Wedderburn14/08/202401.4K views A magistrate has given the State until early next month to deliver partial disclosure of its two-year-old case against a murder accused — or the “matter gone ‘long”. Magistrate Angela… Read more
Husbands chasing King’s Plate record Barbados Today14/08/202401.3K views This weekend, Barbados’ most successful jockey will be going after a record-equalling fourth King’s Plate. The signature race for three-year-old horses goes off at Woodbine Racetrack in northern Toronto, Canada… Read more
PM’s Cup commences Player Empowerment Barbados Today14/08/202401.2K views Over 300 footballers from across the island convened at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium on Sunday, August 11. Competing players in The Prime Minister’s Cup 2024, they came to participate in… Read more
Caribbean Cycling silver for Greaves Barbados Today14/08/20240833 views Arielle Greaves was the best finisher for Barbados at last weekend’s Caribbean Junior Cycling Championships in Saint Martin. A total of 50 riders from 11 territories took part in a… Read more
In the teeth of a storm, a fisher’s fight to stay afloat Sasha Mehter14/08/20240895 views At the Oistins Boatyard, where the Caribbean Sea laps against the shore of this bustling fishing town, Jameson Hinkson bends over a diesel engine. The boat he’s tinkering with belongs… Read more