Barbados facing trade barriers Barbados Today09/03/202401.3K views Barbados and other small island developing states continue to be hindered by trade barriers, which stop them from exporting products in a timely manner, according to Minister of State in… Read more
Murder trial nears close Barbados Today09/03/202401.3K views Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell will deliver her summation in the trial of murder accused Jamar Watson next Tuesday. She made the announcement after Deputy Director of Prosecutions Alliston Seale SC… Read more
FINANCIAL ‘AID’ Barbados Today09/03/20240904 views The Central Bank of Barbados has launched MoneySmart, a digital financial literacy programme that aims to help Barbadians secure their finances. “Financial literacy is essential to financial stability, which is… Read more
‘SOON THERE’ Stefon Jordan09/03/20240815 views The venues for the finals and eight other matches of the T20 World Cup in June will be ready in time for the April 30 handover date, Noel Lynch, the… Read more
‘Empty pockets’ Barbados Today09/03/202401.1K views A High Court judge has chastised young men convicted of illegally having guns and ammunition for the financial burden they are placing on their families who are paying hefty court-ordered… Read more
CONTRACTS COMING Sheria Brathwaite09/03/202401.4K views Sugar workers remain wary that the 2024 harvest will start on time, the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has said, while expressing confidence that the historic season will be a success.… Read more
CWI President pays tribute to women players on IWD Barbados Today09/03/20240503 views On this International Women’s Day, Cricket West Indies proudly celebrates the remarkable progress we’ve achieved in championing gender equality and empowerment within our cricketing community. Since assuming office, we have… Read more
Working students’ numbers still lag, says UWI Sheria Brathwaite09/03/202401.3K views By Sheria Brathwaite The number of working people enrolled at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus has not recovered despite the reversal of the Freundel Stuart administration’s… Read more
‘YES, BUT’ Emmanuel Joseph09/03/20240540 views By Emmanuel Joseph The island’s two teachers’ unions are backing the government’s decision to reintroduce specialist teachers in numeracy and literacy in primary schools but have offered suggestions for more… Read more
Childhood vaccines offered every Saturday this month Barbados Today09/03/20240437 views Parents and guardians are advised that childhood vaccines will be offered tomorrow, Saturday, March 9, at the Randall Phillips Polyclinic in Oistins, Christ Church; the St Philip Polyclinic, Six Roads,… Read more