Leaders call for investment in air and sea transport to get food across region Marlon Madden20/05/2022038 views Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has accused some of his Caribbean Community (CARICOM) colleagues of being “free riders” when it comes to regional transportation, and issued a call… Read more
Bajans share in excitement of Rihanna delivering baby boy Barbados Today20/05/20220124 views Residents of the childhood neighbourhood of Barbados National Hero The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty are not only excited to hear the news that she is now a mother, but… Read more
Problems return to primary school Sandy Deane20/05/2022038 views Environmental challenges have disrupted classes at the Lawrence T Gay School, the Barbados Union of Teachers disclosed on Thursday. A contingent of officers from the BUT including President Rudy Lovell… Read more
Regional leaders believe it’s time for decisive action to meet food security goals Marlon Madden20/05/2022040 views The time for talk is over and urgent and decisive action is needed if Barbados and other Caribbean states are to achieve food and nutrition security, safeguard against rising food… Read more
Services at St Philip Polyclinic under strain Randy Bennett20/05/2022067 views Operations at the St Philip Polyclinic have been significantly affected due to a staff shortage. Persons who do not have appointments or are not deemed emergencies are being turned away… Read more
BNOCL, BWU, BLPC in venture to develop 10-megawatt solar farm Marlon Madden20/05/2022089 views Barbados’ renewable energy transition is getting a whopping $25 million investment push over the next year, through a rare partnership involving Government, the private sector and labour. On Thursday, representatives… Read more
Union prepared for wages, cost of living discussions Marlon Madden20/05/2022038 views As Barbadians prepare to pay more on their electricity bills this month and brace for further increases in overall commodity prices, one labour union is putting private sector employers on… Read more
Political Scientist urges Gov’t to deliver on commitments, calls for opposition voice Barbados Today20/05/2022067 views Political scientist Peter Wickham has chided the government for failing to launch a promised constitution review commission and/or an election review commission in its first 100 days in office. Prime… Read more
Ursuline Convent School to close next year Barbados Today19/05/2022093 views Officials at the Ursuline Convent School announced that the school will close operations next year. Below is the full statement: In 1894 the Ursuline Sisters responded to the call to… Read more
BNSI launches new initiative for businesses Barbados Today19/05/2022032 views The Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) has launched a new initiative to assist businesses entitled Get Certified – Get Recognized – Get Global Business. And, businesses participating in this initiative… Read more