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Long-time incumbent mum on future in rural riding
Winds of political change appear to be blowing across St Andrew, with new faces from both of the country’s major parties expressing an interest in representing the rural constituency in Parliament....
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‘Don’t expect mandatory COVID shots yet’
The Mottley administration’s chief policymaker on health on Wednesday warned employers not to start depending on vaccination and testing in order for their business to stay open, as questions are...
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McDowall defies online elections call, stands by in-person poll on July 15
Seemingly unfazed by threats of a motion of no confidence against him, National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) president Akanni McDowall was Wednesday stoutly defending the decision to stick with...
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Waterford man executed, two hurt, in midday shooting
A middle-aged man was shot dead execution-style as gunfire shattered the midday quiet of the Waterford community of Bellevue, St Michael, injured two others and sent others scampering for safety. As...
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‘Missing items’ cries prompts Port’s reopening to barrel collection
A flurry of complaints of missing items from barrels and boxes at the Bridgetown Port has prompted its reopening to collection from the port’s Shed 2, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Blue Economy Kirk...
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Forde dumps criticism of waste management project contract
Minister of Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde has defended the award of a contract to operate a waste management project for the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) to the subsidiary...
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Revenue Commissioner: Online car registration system on track for July
A solution to vexing delays for the registration of vehicles remains on track for July, Revenue Commissioner Louisa Lewis-Ward assured Wednesday. Lewis-Ward offered an apology to frustrated Barbadians...
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Starcom parts ways with Goddard
The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) will be challenging the decision of Starcom Network Inc to part ways with its president, Keith Goddard. Sources at the River Road, St...
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Public Notice: Social media messages are false
Messages circulating on social media claiming that two vaccination sites, the Masonic Centre in Salters, St. George, and the BIDC Building, No. 2, in Harbour Road, St. Michael, are closed today are...
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Restaurants slammed for ‘hardline stance’ against healthy options
Major fast-food restaurants are reluctant to cooperate with health and medical authorities in the drive to get Barbadians to eat healthily and operators have outright refused to pivot to any healthier...
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Scheme to make nutritious food cheaper – Health Minister
Barbadians can look forward to the removal of taxes on some foods considered nutritious and healthy choices, Minister of Health and Wellness Lt Col Jeffrey Bostic declared Wednesday. A new set of...
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Senator challenges ‘rushed’ liquor laws changes
Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn believes the Liquor Licence Bill, 2021, will make it easier for persons to access alcohol. Speaking during debate in Senate this afternoon, Franklyn argued that in...
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Greenidge: Good move!
Government has been given full support for its decision to move the legal age for consuming alcohol from 16 to 18. It has come from Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Rudolph Cappy Greenidge, who has...
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Hewitt’s reflections on Windrush Scandal
Although unknown as a campaign strategist in Barbados, Guy Hewitt is no political neophyte. He spoke to Barbados TODAY on his leadership in the Windrush scandal that garnered him international...
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Tourism thrust geared to push island’s brand
by Marlon Madden Barbados is set to become a major force to be reckoned with in tourism. Officials are seeking to make it the number one destination of choice for holidaymakers as countries emerge from...
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Women faring worse during pandemic
Retiring principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus, Professor Eudine Barriteau, says Government must accept that the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts have hit women harder....
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Industry workers should get jab, says tourism task force
A task force set up to help guide the region’s tourism officials through the COVID-19 pandemic, is urging the swift vaccination of those operating in the hospitality industry. The task force,...
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NCF premiering Josiah on Sunday
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) will premier a locally-produced docu-drama entitled Josiah – A Barbados Carolinas Story on Sunday, May 23 at 4 p.m. The film will be broadcast simultaneously on...
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Fortress: Education is key to increasing investments
by Marlon Madden Officials of investment firm Fortress Fund Managers are convinced that greater investment awareness could lead to a higher level of investment among Barbadians. Marketing manager Kim...
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FTC to issue enforcement action on BL&P soon
by Marlon Madden The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is expected to report “very shortly” on what enforcement action it will take against the Barbados Light & Power Company Ltd. (BL&P) for the...
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