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NCF uplifts Queen’s Park
Another vibrant mural has appeared in the heart of Bridgetown compliments the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) and artist Rae Garnes entitled ‘Remember Us’. The mural was commissioned to enhance...
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Sagicor’s Blue able exposing patrons to financial wellness
This is what Sagicor is delivering with their new online show, “The Blue Table”, which debuted on the company’s social media channels on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok today. The regional show, hosted...
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Fortress Investment Forum March 23
Investors in Barbados and abroad will have a much-anticipated opportunity to gain insight into how the past two years have impacted the investment world and what could be next when Fortress Fund...
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COVID-19 Update: 97 new positive cases
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 97 new COVID-19 cases (46 females and 51 males) from the 713 tests conducted on Thursday, March 17. Of the positive cases, 15 persons were under...
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Testing site at Queen’s Park closed on Sunday
The Ministry of Health and Wellness advises that the COVID-19 testing site at the Queen’s Park Steel Shed, Constitution Road, St. Michael, will be closed on Sunday, March 20. This is due to work that...
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Ministry of Labour’s statement on age of retirement
The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and The Third Sector informs employers, employees and the public that the compulsory age of retirement in the public sector, that is, Central Government and...
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Six people suffer minor injuries in accident along Constant Road, St George
A minibus driver and five passengers suffered slight injuries in an accident along Constant Road, St George around 10 a.m. today. Kenneth Forde, 63, of Hill Road, Carrington Village, St Michael was...
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Union boss calls on Gov’t to take another look at pension reform plan
Concerned that Government-paid employees are being singled out for pension adjustments, the island’s largest public sector trade union wants the Mia Mottley administration to return to the drawing...
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Cummins outlines new vision to build the ‘business’ of tourism for Barbados
Minister of Tourism and International Transport Senator Lisa Cummins has unveiled an ambitious plan to propel the country’s largest industry beyond the traditional focus on visitor arrivals to maximise...
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Economist offers VAT reduction, fuel tax ease as alternate Budget measures
Economist Senator Crystal Drakes has offered alternatives to some of the key financial measures outlined in the national budget, including a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) and fuel tax relief...
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BAS supports move to restrict importation to safeguard local stock
The Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) is backing Government’s decision to swiftly impose a temporary ban on the importation of live birds, poultry and poultry products from the United States of...
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FTC – No control over rising international fuel costs
Even if the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) were to reject the Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BL&P) current request for a rate increase, local consumers could still have to bear the cost of...
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Crop Over to feature in intensified tourism marketing strategy
Tourism stakeholders are intensifying marketing efforts for this year’s Crop Over Festival as the country attempts to return the critical sector to normalcy. That’s according to Minister of Tourism and...
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Group wants swamp area protected
Government is being urged to declare the Graeme Hall wetlands a protected area. An online petition, initiated by the Graeme Hall National Park Team, seeks to lobby government to declare the Greame Hall...
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Senators support inclusion of young people in Upper Chamber
In his maiden contribution in the Senate, Senator Andwele Boyce urged his colleagues that inclusion and representation of various groups will matter to ensure true democracy. Boyce made the point on...
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Statement by PM Mottley on the passing of Dr Hugh Sealy
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has issued the following statement on the passing of Dr Hugh Sealy: News of the passing of Dr Hugh Sealy, with whom I have maintained a very close friendship since the days...
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Independent senator supports age change for Senate
Senator Crystal Drakes has expressed reservations about lowering the age for individuals to become a member of the House of Assembly, though she fully supports the lowering of the age for the Senate....
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Education chief commends teachers for their efforts over two years of the...
Teachers across this country’s public sector have received a passing grade from Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer Bradshaw for their work over the last two years of school that was primarily...
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Automobile Association welcomes breathalyser testing
The Barbados Automobile Association (BAA) has welcomed the pending introduction of breathalyser testing, saying it is another tool in the arsenal to help reduce road accidents and fatalities. President...
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Baje semi-finalists to be revealed today
After months of intense competition, the Baje to the World Talent and TV Show Season 2 semi-finalists will be revealed tomorrow, Saturday, March 19, during Episode 10 of the show to be aired on CBC TV...
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