Do Better by Agriculture Aguinaldo Belgrave01/08/20240740 views The agricultural sector has proven itself! Arguably, the sector was more resilient than the traditionally revered tourism and hospitality sectors, during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Local agricultural production can be… Read more
Concern about the future of the sugar industry Barbados Today01/08/20240982 views In an article entitled “110,000 tonnes hit sugar cane mark” in Nationnews on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir said, “This (2024) will be the last year… Read more
Future doctors shift focus: rising interest in public health post-COVID Shamar Blunt01/08/20240849 views The impact of COVID-19 and the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have sparked a growing interest among medical graduates in public health specialisation, according to Dr Damian Cohall, dean of… Read more
Farmers oppose Guyana Blackbelly breeding Sheria Brathwaite01/08/202403K views Sheep farmers have voiced strong opposition to a joint venture with Guyana aimed at replenishing declining numbers of the indigenous Blackbelly sheep, citing concerns over transparency and questioning the programme’s… Read more
Bail Bill ‘threatens fundamental rights’ Shamar Blunt01/08/202401.3K views The proposed Bail Bill moved to the Senate on Wednesday after its passage in the House of Assembly amid a sustained attack from Opposition Senator Tricia Watson. She claims it… Read more
Top police officer challenges ‘crime wave’ notion despite public concern Sasha Mehter01/08/202401.1K views Deputy Commissioner of Police Irwin Boyce has refuted claims of a “crime wave” in Barbados, despite acknowledging “troubling issues” related to criminal activity. At a panel discussion organised by the… Read more
Murder charge dropped after successful no-case submission Fernella Wedderburn31/07/202404K views St Michael men Christopher Anderson Shepherd and Rio Richan Jelanie Malcolm Benn no longer have a murder charge hanging over their heads. The men walked free of the charge Tuesday… Read more
AG – Parents must step up Barbados Today31/07/202401.6K views This country’s chief lawmaker has chided parents who abdicate responsibility for what happens with their children in society, saying they are wrong to ignore the two-thirds control they have over… Read more
Govt redoubles efforts to tackle crime scourge Barbados Today31/07/202401.3K views Barbados’ Attorney General Dale Marshall has acknowledged the “serious uptick” in murders and the “tremendous burden” the government feels at the high numbers including the 26 murders recorded so far… Read more
A Flash-Flood watch has been upgraded to a warning for Barbados Barbados Today31/07/20240930 views A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent… Read more