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Policy in the works to allow sale of excess power to grid
Government will soon introduce a battery storage policy that could see producers of electricity from renewable sources benefiting from their excess power. This is according to Minister of Energy and...
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Police probe fatal stabbing, discovery of human remains
Lawmen are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man and the discovery of human remains in two separate incidents on Friday. Police Public Relations Officer Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss said officers...
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Barbados getting more Cuban healthcare workers
More Cuban healthcare workers are coming to Barbados with the signing of a Health Cooperation Agreement between this country’s Ministry of Health and Wellness and Cuba’s Ministry of Public Health. As...
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Companies struggling with work-from-home arrangements
Many Barbadian businesses are struggling to harness the benefits of remote working arrangements which many thought would emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector...
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Workers left outside social security net
Some employees of the National Assistance Board (NAB) are working without any “social safety net” and it has caught the attention of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW). Deputy general...
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Bar president agrees with PM on need for reform of judicial system
President of the Barbados Bar Association (BBA) Rosalind Smith-Millar is in total agreement with Prime Minister Mia Mottley that the island’s judicial system is in need of reform. However, with regard...
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PM: Fast transportation key to food security
Prime Minister Mia Mottley says Caribbean leaders have agreed that speedy transportation of produce is a key part of satisfying the region’s food demands. Addressing a press briefing at the Arthur...
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Sagicor USA, new company prize
Sagicor’s foray into the United States market has been so successful that the business segment has emerged as the jewel in the crown of the insurance and financial services company. The multinational,...
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International musician wants more done to take local creatives to the next level
Trinidad-born international musician Roger Ryan says more needs to be done to take local creatives to the next level. Ryan recently held a meet and greet with several local musicians, who will be part...
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In-person classes for all B&G students get union’s nod
All is well at the Blackman and Gollop Primary School, president of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Rudy Lovell has assured. Over a week ago, some teachers had expressed some concerns after the...
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New York concert pays homage to Jiggs Kirton
Celebrated Barbadian singer Lew “Jiggs” Kirton died in January this year. To honour his memory, Bajan Diaspora Online & Friends, chaired by Mary Yearwood, recently produced a concert entitled A...
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Top musical fare at Rock Hall Heritage Fair
Despite rainy conditions the Season of Emancipation’s Heritage Fair recently got off to a rocking musical start at the Rock Hall Freedom Park, Rock Hall, St Thomas. Phoenix Steel Orchestra which...
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The NCF is calling all folk singers
Are you a singer? Can you hold a tune? Do you enjoy folk music? If yes, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is asking you to come out and be a part of the Barbados Community Folk Chorale training...
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Boscobelle resident hits the Mega 6 Jackpot
Nicholas Archer, a long-time enthusiast of The Barbados Lottery games is the island’s newest Mega 6 Jackpot winner, having recently claimed the top prize of $392,500 with a quick pick bet with the...
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Agencies collaberate on digitisation project for Dominica police
On May 11, the Canadian Government-funded Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) project met with members of the Barbados Police Service, the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and...
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Barbados anti-littering team spreading regional message
The “Don’t Waste Barbados” campaign is a pro-Barbados national anti-littering campaign that encourages residents and visitors to stop littering on the island’s beautiful spaces. Founded by Anthony Da...
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Caribbean youth talk about unintended pregnancies
Youth from across the Caribbean were engaged by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in a discussion about unintended pregnancies and its effects last Tuesday. They provided their perspectives on...
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Republic Bank focusing on investing in sustainable agriculture
Republic Bank Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) is showcasing its regional financing expertise at Guyana’s inaugural Agri-Investment Forum and Expo, which is being held at the Arthur Chung Conference...
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Entrepreneurs at St Mary’s Church showcase products and services
An avenue of gifts and opportunities. This is how Project Lead, Angella Philips, described the first-ever showcase of St Mary’s Church’s business festival entitled “Our Gifts, Our Opportunities”. The...
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Barbados logs 284 new cases of COVID-19
Barbados recorded 284 new COVID-19 cases, 122 males and 162 females, from the 1,087 tests carried out on Friday, May 20, by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The cases consisted of 76...
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