#BTEditorial – Dear teachers, we are all exposed to COVID Barbados Today13/05/2022055 views We carried a story earlier this week which quoted union leaders as stating the obvious – teachers are exposed to COVID-19 in schools. The story went on to say that… Read more
BWA taking steps to cushion impact of climate change Marlon Madden13/05/2022055 views Barbadians are being warned that warmer temperatures and other effects of climate change have the potential to make the already water-scarce island even more vulnerable, and therefore proper water management… Read more
Barbados leading in approach to sustainable tourism Randy Bennett13/05/2022069 views Barbados has been lauded for its approach to developing the skills and broadening the opportunities for workers in the tourism sector. It has come from the Caribbean Employment Services (CES),… Read more
Offer more training for nurses, Government urged Emmanuel Joseph13/05/2022063 views Two major unions representing nurses in Barbados are calling on government to treat their members with greater value. Speaking on International Nurses’ Day today, Chairman of nurses division of the… Read more
Promoters promise quality Crop Over events Barbados Today13/05/2022052 views The Entertainers’ Association of Barbados is promising a full calendar of “high-quality” private-sector events for Crop Over 2022, but in many instances, at an increased cost to consumers. But president… Read more
QEH to double A&E space Randy Bennett13/05/2022058 views When the final phase of the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department Expansion and Renovation project is completed this year, patients attending that department will see significantly reduced waiting times. That… Read more
COVID-19 vaccine mobile unit to roll out from next week Anesta Henry13/05/2022041 views Students across the island will be getting COVID-19 vaccines at school from next week, according to co-coordinator of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Major David Clarke. He made the disclosure… Read more
FTC on alert for false claims made by herbal medicine retailers Barbados Today13/05/2022075 views Herbal medicine retailers are coming under close scrutiny from the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) which is warning they could face fines as high as $100,000 or time behind bars for… Read more
Some ignoring protocols Marlon Madden13/05/2022084 views Director of the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit Ronald Chapman is raising alarm that individuals and businesses are becoming too relaxed in their approach to the management of the COVID-19 virus, despite… Read more
Young people say high cost of living is impacting ability to get piece of the rock Barbados Today13/05/2022093 views The dream of homeownership appears to be a fleeting illusion for many of this country’s young people who have identified the cost of houses, land and the terms and conditions… Read more