Local NewsSenate Close to 900 trained in FEED progamme by Barbados Today 04/03/2023 written by Barbados Today 2 min read The Farmers’ Empowerment and Enfranchisement Drive (FEED) programme continues to be a successful initiative for supporting local small farmers. CEO of the state-owned Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC), … Continue Reading 04/03/2023 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSenate New opportunities with food terminal by Barbados Today 04/03/2023 by Barbados Today 04/03/2023 The creation of the Barbados-Guyana food terminal will not only provide new opportunities for trade between the two Caribbean nations but will also increase the agro-processing capabilities available to the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPoliticsSenate Treat gun crime like health problem, says Government Senator by Barbados Today 17/11/2022 by Barbados Today 17/11/2022 Gun violence should be viewed as a major public health issue and be addressed just as health issues are, attacking the root causes of the problem. That was the view … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPoliticsSenate Longer sentences no deterrent to criminals, says Senator by Barbados Today 17/11/2022 by Barbados Today 17/11/2022 A scientific, data-driven approach should be used in the island’s fight against the current wave of crime and violence. This advice has come from Senator and university lecturer Dr Kristina … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPoliticsSenate Independent Senators point to shortcomings in safety at work legislation by Sandy Deane 14/07/2022 by Sandy Deane 14/07/2022 The Safety and Health at Work (Amendment) Bill, 2022 should make better provisions for the island’s sanitation workers, an Independent Senator has suggested. Senator Lindell Nurse, who praised the efforts … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPoliticsSenate Senator recommends health checks for workers by Barbados Today 14/07/2022 by Barbados Today 14/07/2022 As the Senate debated the Safety and Health at Work (Amendment) Bill 2022, at least one member of the Upper House has called on the relevant authorities to pay closer … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsPoliticsSenate New normal by Sandy Deane 14/07/2022 by Sandy Deane 14/07/2022 Independent Senator Dr Kristina Hinds says the Safety and Health at Work (Amendment) Bill 2022 falls short of addressing the changing nature of the workplace, even as she expressed broad … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsSenate Senator to continue to serve despite long absences by Randy Bennett 30/09/2021 by Randy Bennett 30/09/2021 Despite a call for her seat to be vacated Lucille Moe will continue to serve as a senator. This was disclosed today by President of the Senate Reginald Farley who … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSenate Senate approves $18 million increase in state funds by Barbados Today 17/10/2020 by Barbados Today 17/10/2020 The Senate held a brief session today in which it approved amendments to the Appropriation Bill 2020 to the tune of $18 million dollars. The changes were made following the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSenate Senate informed of Moore’s resignation by Barbados Today 17/10/2020 by Barbados Today 17/10/2020 President of the Senate Reginald Farley today officially notified the Upper House of the resignation of former Independent Senator Toni Moore who is contesting the St George North by-election. He … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
