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‘Pearly’ celebrates her 100th birthday with family
by Anesta Henry For many years Barbados’ newest centenarian Eileen Clarke has been known as the prayer warrior in her Branchbury, Ginger Works, St Joseph community. According to relatives, Clarke was...
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COVID-19 Update: 178 new cases
Barbados recorded 178 new cases of COVID-19, 77 males and 101 females from the 758 tests carried out on Thursday, May 26, by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The cases consisted of 35...
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Guyana’s leader announces projects with Barbados that will benefit all
Barbados and Guyana have embarked on a slew of initiatives and projects that Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali has suggested will help twin the countries’ economies, including marketing the two as a...
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Gov’t ministries examining ways to shield Barbadians from rising prices
With the cost of living in Barbados at an all-time high, Prime Minister Mia Mottley tonight assured that the government would be exploring all options to help shield Barbadians from rising prices....
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Monkeys cause issues for garden attraction as bird population declines
The continued explosion in the green monkey population is creating a major headache for the operator of one of Barbados’ popular attractions. Owner of Hunte’s Gardens Anthony Hunte told Barbados TODAY...
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NUPW to fight to ensure workers not disadvantaged in pension reform
Government’s proposed pension reform is not only a significant erosion of public servants’ rights but could jeopardise the health and wellbeing of Barbadians after retirement. That is the view of...
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Health officials prepared for any local case of monkeypox
The Infectious Disease Unit is prepared to manage any cases of monkeypox detected in Barbados. That assurance has come from Infectious Disease Control Specialist Dr Corey Forde who said the country’s...
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BAPE calls for urgent changes to island’s energy plan
The Barbados Association of Professional Engineers (BAPE) is issuing a stern warning to authorities that unless urgent action is taken to speed up the pace of implementation and clearly outline a solid...
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Gov’t making sure breathalyser is ‘done right’
The Barbados Road Safety Association will have to wait a bit longer for the implementation of breathalyser testing. On Friday, Attorney General Dale Marshall insisted that it was “vitally important” to...
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High unemployment and rising inflation could trigger spike in misery index
A university professor of management studies and economics is warning of a possible resurgence in the island’s “misery index” this year. Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies at the University...
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PSV association receives more reports of poor conduct on roads
There has been an increase in complaints against public service vehicle (PSV) operators so far this year and the situation has owners “very worried”. Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport...
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New school to be launched
One of this country’s young educators will be opening the doors of a new primary school when the next academic year begins in September. Brandon Dowell, 27, who has spent the last eight years offering...
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Know your numbers, Dr Connell
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados has announced its intention to partner with barber shops across the island, as part of efforts to encourage more men to regularly monitor their blood...
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Foundation helping young people to confront challenges
The Substance Abuse Foundation is reaching out to at-risk youth between ages 10 and 17 through an intervention programme. Director of Clinical Services at the foundation Allison Gotip told Barbados...
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Authors urged to use local ‘mythology’ in their work
by David Hinkson Barbadian authors have been encouraged to write more about Barbados’ more colourful characters, as well as urban legends that have been passed down for generations. In commending local...
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Two COVID-19 deaths; toll now 446
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of two more elderly Barbadians. An 84-year-old male, who was fully vaccinated, and an 83-year-old unvaccinated female, passed away on Friday, May 27. There are now 446...
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BWA initates internal staff development training
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) recently launched its Stepping Stones In-ternal Training Programme during a short ceremony at the organisation’s Pine Headquarters. The initiative focuses on the...
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Hoyte wins Miss Bajantic Dancercise pageant
All hail the new Queen of the Miss Bajantics Dancercise Pageant 2022 Janelle Hoyte of Ms La Stylist Beauty Salon who stole the show last Sunday night. The pageant which was held at the Sea Rocks Dome...
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Bobcobel pays homage to Mapps and Phlipps
by Morissa Lindsay The lives of the late athlete Jamarion Mapp and Joann Phillips are like eternal flames that will forever be etched in the minds of those in the Boscobel, St. Peter community who came...
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Man shot and killed by police in Codrington Hill
A man was shot and killed by police in St Michael Saturday morning. Police were called to investigate a very serious matter at Storey Gap, Codrington Hill, St Michael just after 11 a.m. A man, who...
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