CARICOMLocal News CDEMA prepared to assist in hurricane season by Shanna Moore 05/06/2024 written by Shanna Moore 4 min read The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has declared it is fully prepared to offer support to the region amid predictions of an active hurricane season. Speaking at the regional … Continue Reading 05/06/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports Rain on schools’ parade by Sheria Brathwaite 05/06/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 05/06/2024 What promised to be an exciting day of cricket for thousands of spectators, many of them school children, ended in disappointment when persistent rain forced the abandonment of the match … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News CXC rescinds plan to suspend STEM, green subjects by Shanna Moore 05/06/2024 by Shanna Moore 05/06/2024 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has reversed its decision to suspend four examination subjects, including green engineering, citing a new plan to boost demand for STEM (science, technology, engineering and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Parliament to debate legislation for judge-only trials by Emmanuel Joseph & Jenique Belgrave 05/06/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph & Jenique Belgrave 05/06/2024 Barbados is poised to join several Commonwealth Caribbean nations in allowing individuals accused of crimes to opt for trial by a single judge rather than before a jury, a move … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Illegal dumping persists โdespite SSA pleasโ by Sandy Deane 05/06/2024 by Sandy Deane 05/06/2024 Another unsightly case of indiscriminate dumping has come to light along Knights Land in the Westbury area of St Michael, prompting authorities to once again urge people to refrain from … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology Survey on digital payments in Barbados by Barbados Today 05/06/2024 by Barbados Today 05/06/2024 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs (MPEA), is conducting research on the challenges and opportunities of using digital … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Childrenโs centre staff walk out amid โdangerousโ incidents by Ryan Gilkes 05/06/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 05/06/2024 Staff at a facility for children with neurodevelopmental disorders walked off the job on Tuesday, citing security concerns and longstanding operational grievances. The Sunrise Early Simulation Centre at Perry Gap, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News CXC reverses decision to suspend examination subjects by Barbados Today 04/06/2024 by Barbados Today 04/06/2024 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced that it will not proceed with the suspension of four examination subjects following a wave of public concern and discussions with regional education … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CricketLocal NewsSports Rain forces no result between England and Scotland by Barbados Today 04/06/2024 by Barbados Today 04/06/2024 England were set to chase 109 to win their weather-affected ICC Menโs Twenty20 World Cup match against Scotland under the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Method this afternoon at Kensington Oval โ but the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CricketLocal NewsSports Scotland win the toss, batting vs England by Barbados Today 04/06/2024 by Barbados Today 04/06/2024 Scotland won the toss and chose to bat against England in their Group B match of the ICC Menโs Twenty20 World Cup this morning at Kensington Oval. Teams: SCOTLAND: Richie … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
