Details have emerged of a bitter quarrel between Government and private waste haulers over a change in remuneration for the collection of garbage. Barbados TODAY has obtained copies of letters exchanged between the truckers and both the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) and Minister of Environment and Drainage Dr Denis Lowe in which the haulers complained […]
Details have emerged of a bitter quarrel between Government and private waste haulers over a change in remuneration for the collection of garbage. Barbados TODAY has obtained copies of letters exchanged between the truckers and both the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) and Minister of Environment and Drainage Dr Denis Lowe in which the haulers complained […]
This year’s sugar harvest kicks off on Monday, with officials anticipating a much higher yield than last year’s disappointing 7,000 tonnes of raw sugar. Speaking at a workshop for cane harvesters and planters at the West Indies Central Sugar Cane Breeding Station Friday, Chairman of Barbados Sugar Industry Limited Patrick Bethell revealed that the 2017 […]
With three months to go before the May 1, commencement date for shoppers to pay 20 cents per plastic bag at some of the island’s leading supermarkets and retail stores, the initiative is getting strong resistance from some customers while some retailers are expressing reservations about implanting the fee. However, organizer of the scheme, advocacy […]
A United States professor has warned that it is only a matter of time before the Trump administration’s new immigration policy is extended to the Caribbean. Professor of American History at University of California, Los Angeles Robin Kelley delivered the third Kamau Brathwaite Lecture at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West […]
A JetBlue flight home for a 23-year-old Barbadian mother of two turned into a virtual nightmare, as she was deemed a disruptive passenger and came close to being thrown out of the aircraft over the handling by the flight staff of a situation regarding her disabled son. Already disappointed that a week-long stay at the […]
Police have named the teenager found hanging from a rafter at her Brittons Hill, St Michael home as Chante Natasha Yarde. The body of the 16-year-old of Mission Road, was reportedly found by her mother sometime after 7:00 last night. The lawmen are continuing their investigations.
Police are investigating a fire which occurred around 2:48 this morning at Enterprise Main Road, Christ Church, which completely destroyed a two-bedroom wooden house owned by 66-year-old Wilbert Branch of Enterprise Development. The house was occupied by 46-year-old Ralph Walcott. Police say Walcott was away from home when his neighbor observed that the house was […]
Two men, including a Trinidadian fisherman, were remanded to prison on drugs charges this morning, while their two co-accused were granted bail. Barbadians Mark Antonio Powers, 44, of Peat Bay Road, Merricks, St Phillip, Justin Selman, 47, of Woodbourne, St Philip, 31-year-old Dwayne Jamal Lewis of St Lawrence, Christ Church, and Trinidadian 24-year-old Darius Conrad […]
The opposition Barbados Labour Party has reiterated its position against the devaluation of the local currency, saying it will destroy the country and ruin the quality of life of all Barbadians. A statement issued this morning by the party’s general secretary, Dr Jerome Walcott, dismissed what he called recent “suggestions and innuendo” from government representatives […]
Barbados has joined in the celebration of the Chinese New Year, as Bridgetown prepares to observe 40 years of diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in May. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the year of the rooster, which represents many characteristics of the Chinese people including bravery, punctuality and intelligence. Ambassador […]
Business leaders and employees are being encouraged to participate in the inaugural Global Leadership Summit to be held at the Empower Complex from March 3-4. Ronnie Quimby, chairman of Leadership Summit Barbados, told the launch that the aim is to equip local leaders with the necessary skills to develop themselves and those around them. “Once […]
The Gender Affairs Committee of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) today extended sympathies to the family of 16-year-old Chante Yarde, who was found hanging from a rafter at her Brittons Hill home last night. Police say the teen’s body was reportedly discovered by her mother. “At this time our prayers are with the […]
St Joseph MP Dale Marshall is hailing the commencement of work in Joes River for a temporary bypass, which will allow for much needed repair work to be undertaken on Joes River bridge. Residents of the area have been complaining of the deterioration of the bridge for some time now. Marshall posted photos of the […]
The highly-anticipated Girlfriend’s Expo and Arts Festival officially got underway today at the Barbados Concorde Experience. Women of all ages came out for the first day of the expo to explore the various booths on display. From manicures and makeovers to cake tasting and wine sampling, the girlfriends were given a full beauty and relaxing experience. […]
Two drivers were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital this evening following a collision on Searles Road. The driver of the silver vehicle exited the minor road unto the main road and collided with the white van.
Two individuals are nursing injuries from an accident which occurred along Bridge Road, Carrington Village St Michael around 1:00 p.m. today. The three-vehicle collision involved 50-year-old Lennox Bowen of Hillside Terrace, Gall Hill Christ Church, 59-year-old Ezra Maynard of Husband Heights St James, and Winslow Small of Sergeant Village Christ Church. The vehicle driven by […]
Members of the Pan–African fraternity are appealing for structured representation of African ancestry in Barbados. Addressing journalists Saturday at a press conference by the Pan–African Coalition of Organisations to commemorate Black History Month, Baba John Tifase Howell suggested that the gravesites of hundreds of slaves were not being recognized by the state or its people. […]
He is currently on bail for murder. However, that has not stopped the infamous Andre Lord Evil Jackman from claiming a bride. Yesterday, he tied the knot with sweetheart Marissa Griffith during a private 1:30 p.m. garden wedding ceremony held in St George. Last May, 37-year-old Jackman of Crab Hill, St Lucy, was granted bail for the April, […]
Scores of Barbadians gathered in Church Village Green, Central Bank on Saturday for the third installment of the Fish and Dragon Festival. Marking the beginning of the Chinese New Year, it was a fusion of culture as the Chinese rooster and the Bajan fowl merged to create an unforgettable character. Patrons were exposed to authentic […]