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Staff praised for commitment on employee Appreciation Day
The colour of the day was red, and the word was definitely “appreciated”! All across its 15-member regional network of branches and offices staff arrived to work to a red-carpet welcome and other...
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Bank group executives pleased with local operations
Republic Bank Barbados Limited (RBBB) recently hosted the leadership of its Trini-dad-based parent company, Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), on a visit to the island by its chairman Vincent...
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UN urges Caribbean to do more to help Haitians fleeing by sea
SOURCE: CMC – The United Nations (UN) has called on Caribbean governments to do more to help Haitians fleeing insecurity by sea, saying that the numbers of desperate people resorting to risky sea...
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COVID-19 Update: 168 new cases
A total of 168 people, 65 males and 103 females, tested positive for COVID-19 from the 796 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Friday, May 27. The cases comprised 32...
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Shooting victim ID’d as Anderson Busby, 31, of Green Hill
Police have released the identification of a man who was shot and killed by officers in St Michael Saturday morning. He is Anderson Busby, 31, of Green Hill, St Michael. Just after 11 this morning,...
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Man dies in freak accident in Chalky Mount, St Andrew
A man has died following a freak accident at a residence at Chalky Mount, St Andrew, Saturday evening. Around 5:45 pm, police received a report that a man, whose vehicle was experiencing mechanical...
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Barbadians encouraged to embrace who they are
In order for Barbadians of African descent to advance in all aspects of life, they must fully embrace who they are. Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for St Peter Colin Jordan made this...
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More land for farming under Lears Project
Within the next six months, seven acres of arable land at Lears, St Michael, will be transformed into farmland under the Lears Urban Land Lease and Food Security Programme. During a tour of the area on...
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Browne’s Pond Catchment now open
The opening of Browne’s Pond Catchment in River Plantation is yet another transformative move for the island in moving towards food security. During an opening ceremony of the catchment in River, St...
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Agrofest retuns with a bang
Two years was too long a wait and patrons and vendors at Agrofest 2022 could not hide their joy at being back for the show. On Saturday several vendors told Barbados TODAY that though sales were...
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COVID-19 Update: 118 new cases
Barbados recorded 118 new cases of COVID-19; 58 males and 60 females – on Saturday, May 28. The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory conducted a total of 554 tests. Of this number, there were 24...
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PAREDOS celebrates 50th Anniversary
Barbadians may soon have tangible evidence to quantify the degree of impact of the Parents Education for Development in Barbados (PAREDOS) over its five decades of existence. Vice president of PAREDOS,...
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Members return one week after attack at St James church
A week after a brazen attack on a St. James church, congregants returned Sunday to praise God and proclaim that Satan has not prevailed. During last Sunday’s service, churchgoers to the New Testament...
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Man, 41, killed in traffic collision in Bakers Woods, St Peter
A 41-year-old man has died following a traffic collision in Bakers Wood, St Peter, Sunday night. The victim has been identified as Trevor Antonio Ifill of Battaleys, St Peter. Just after 9 p.m.,...
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Wanted: Rommel Omar Sandiford
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to locate Rommel Omar Sandiford alias Eggy or Ros who is wanted for questioning in connection with several serious criminal matters....
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WHO says its unlikely monkeypox outbreak will lead to pandemic
SOURCE: REUTERS : The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will lead to a pandemic, an official said on Monday, adding it remains unclear if infected people...
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Agriculture a viable business option for the youth
Farmers are being told to encourage their children to get into agriculture. Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agriculture Society (BAS) James Paul believes that farmers who are actively and...
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Slow response time from Emergency vehicles
There is concern within the medical fraternity about the length of time ambulances are taking to respond to medical emergencies. President of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners Dr Lynda...
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‘No Ponzi scheme here’
The Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) has dismissed suggestions that the island’s national energy policy could turn out to be another “Ponzi scheme” if some changes are not made. Responding...
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New chief executive officer at FTC
Dr Marsha Atherley-Ikechi has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Trading Commission (FTC). The FTC made the announcement on Monday. Dr Atherley-Ikechi, who had held the post of...
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