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COVID-19 UPDATE: Two new cases; two released from isolation
Two visitors were the only positive cases among 816 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Wednesday. They are a 47-year-old woman, who arrived on American Airlines, and an...
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Man seriously injured in accident
A 33-year-old man suffered serious injuries after a collision that occurred around 7:20 a.m., in Christ Church today. According to police, the man whose name was not disclosed, apparently lost control...
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Prison service resumes virtual visits
Family, friends, attorneys and consulates who wish to visit an inmate at HMP Dodds Prison will have an opportunity to do so, as visits have resumed virtually. Persons may do so through the Microsoft...
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Chick hatcheries confirm undersized birds
The Barbados Egg and Poultry Producers Association has confirmed complaints of stunted growth affecting young chickens primarily being raised by small farmers. However, Stephen Layne, the association’s...
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DePeiza: It’s not practical
Government’s proposal for a minimum wage as early as April has been all but rejected by the country’s umbrella labour body, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations (CTUSAB). During a press...
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Expect vaccine here by ‘March’
Barbados could be in line to receive its first batch of the coronavirus vaccine as early as March next year, along with other countries in the region, a top immunisation official has predicted while...
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CTUSAB slams labour’s ‘cosy ties with Government’
The national trade union alliance, CTUSAB, Friday accused the Government, business community and trade unions of joining an unholy alliance that is contributing to an increasingly hostile climate for...
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Region urged to address ‘myths’ about COVID-19 vaccines
Local and regional experts are warning Caribbean leaders that they will have a major task on their hands to encourage their population to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available here. The...
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‘IMF won’t be enough for economic recovery’ – Sealy
Barbados will need more than the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if its economy is to fully recover, former Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy declared Friday. And he called on Government to start...
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IDB provides funding for MSME sector
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Barbados are to get a $60 million (US$30 million) boost to help maintain jobs, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced on Friday. The...
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Sealy: Absence of BTMI chief ‘outrageous’
Former tourism minister Richard Sealy has slammed the Government’s management of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) over the “outrageous” absence of an official at its helm. Sealy said he could...
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‘Beware early celebration in COVID fight’ – cleric
Barbadians were Friday urged not to let their guard down in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic as its economic fallout leaves many jobless and struggling to make ends meet. Speaking in the Senate...
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Pandemic heroes deserve salute
Senator Rudy Grant is defending Government’s decision to salute frontline workers helping to manage Barbados’ COVID-19 fight. Making his contribution to the Barbados Humanitarian Service Award Bill...
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Awards don’t bring jobs – Franklyn
Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn believes there is no need to introduce a new law to award Barbados’ frontline COVID-19 workers and that a planned one-time payment for the awardees is insufficient...
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Senate recognises OECD’s shifting compliance demands
The Senate on Friday approved amendments to the Companies Act to further ensure businesses operating here are in compliance with the requirements of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and...
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ANSA McAL donates 100 tablets to schools
With ANSA McAL’s latest donation, the Ministry of Education now has just over 8, 500 donated technological devices for students across the island. The ANSA McAL Group recently held a virtual benefit...
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BL&P brightens Christmas for two groups of seniors
The Barbados Light & Power Company recently descended upon two senior citizens homes to share joy and season’s greetings with the residents and staff. Under the theme “Brighten Your Christmas” for...
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AJA’s Unchain concert highlights social issues
Bajan rhythm poet, musician, producer, and humanitarian activist Adisa Andwele, better known as AJA, is no stranger to the stage. He has performed in countries such as Switzerland, Botswana, Italy,...
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UWI Cave Hill makes Christmas donation to three entities
The UWI Cave Hill Campus is doing its part to bring some Christmas cheer to less fortunate children this festive season. On Thursday Deputy Principal, Professor Winston Moore, presented around 200...
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Sustainable recovery underway despite challenging year, Fortress reports
In a year described as “challenging” and “volatile” with “mixed returns” in some funds, Fortress Fund Managers (FFM) has generated solid returns for investors. Investment Director Roger Cave made this...
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