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Use agro-tech for food security, region told
The way how industrialised countries held on to COVID-19 vaccines while the rest of the world struggled for access, should be a signal to Caribbean countries about the need to have food security in the...
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BREA welcomes new board of directors
The Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) has elected a new board of directors for the 2021-2022 period during its recent annual general meeting, which was held virtually. Following the delivery...
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The BMS says heavy rains to continue into weekend
Barbadians can expect wet conditions into the weekend. In a weather information statement, the Barbados Meteorological Services BMS) said, “rainfall accumulations are likely to peak over the weekend...
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COVID-19 Update: 259 new cases, 647 in isolation facilities 1491 in home...
There were 259 new COVID-19 cases, 129 males and 130 females, reported on Wednesday, October 6. The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory conducted 2,165 tests. The new positives consist of 65...
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Remand for man who allegedly attacked women
The alleged wounding and assault of two women in broad daylight have landed a 29-year-old man on remand at Dodds for at least the next 28 days. Justin Harvey Travis Felician, of no fixed place of...
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BAMP zeroes in on Govt’s COVID-19 restrictions, urges a rethink
The Mottley administration, which has already backed away from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and future lockdown measures, has been warned against taking shutdowns off of the table as a treacherous tide of...
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Nearly 1,500 COVID-19 patients self-isolating – official
The rollout of home isolation for people infected with COVID-19 has provided a much truer understanding of the sheer magnitude of the surge with nearly 1,500 people being registered within the first...
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Power company goes to FTC to secure rate increase
Barbadians will have to pay as much as 20 per cent more on their electricity bills if the Barbados Light & Power Company Ltd. (BLPC) is granted the rate increase it is seeking. The island’s sole...
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Business community and activist divided on workplace vaccine mandates
Corporate Barbados has condemned a call by activist Winston Clarke to boycott businesses that mandate COVID-19 vaccination of their workers. President of the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC)...
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New records of infections, illness and death in COVID-19 third wave; man in...
On the day Barbados soared passed 10,000 coronavirus infections recorded here since the pandemic began in March 2020, COVID-19 Public Advisor David Ellis warned “a high degree of indiscipline” is...
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Even after death, restrictions apply to COVID-19 victims
Medical authorities on Thursday explained that the handling of deceased COVID-19 patients, including closed caskets at funerals, is in line with strict infection and control prevention to protect loved...
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Countdown on to 2024 for change after UNCTAD15
A timeline of three years has been set for tangible results to be seen on a range of economic, social and environmental issues to be addressed coming out of the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
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Youth leader tells developed countries to take action
Chairman of the Caribbean Regional Youth Council, Roshanna Trim has urged developed countries to “stop playing an amateur game of checkers” with people’s lives and start taking meaningful action to...
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Bajan QC to defend drug-accused policeman in BVI
One of Barbados’ senior criminal lawyers is heading to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to represent a police officer in a high-profile drug case. Queen’s Counsel Michael Lashley has been retained by...
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‘Reform immigration, citizenship to boost benefits’
Immigration within the Caribbean could benefit Barbados and its neighbours, noted economist and former central bank governor Dr DeLisle Worrell has suggested as he called for a reform of the policies...
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Met officials warn repeat of thunderstorms this weekend
Barbadians can expect much of the same wet weather that affected the island Thursday throughout the weekend. In a typical October scenario across the island, there were heavy downpours, sharp bursts of...
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New UWI climate change think-tank hailed as ‘critical’
The University of the West Indies’ Global Institute for Climate-Smart and Resilient Development (GICSRD) has been hailed as a “critical institution” in the region’s fight against climate change. Prime...
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Entrepreneur providing ‘elite’ service
Antonio Blackman is the owner of Elite Memories which is a company that offers wedding and event planning, balloon décor, event rentals and DJ Services as well as planning baby and bridal showers,...
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BREAKING NEWS : High Court dismisses cases against COVID-19 curfew orders
The High Court has dismissed all claims brought against the State by three defendants seeking declarations, judicial review and damages, regarding the COVID-19 curfew orders and closure of shops in...
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COVID-19 Update: 301 new cases, 2 deaths, 533 people in isolation facilities,...
A total of 301 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday, October 7. The facility conducted 2,334 tests. The new positives consist of 141 males...
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