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No bank holiday Monday; flags fly at half-staff
Members of the public are advised that on Monday, September 19, the day of the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the National Flag should be flown at half-staff on buildings in Barbados. In...
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COVID-19 Update: 51 new cases recorded
There were 51 new COVID-19 cases, 18 males and 33 females, reported on Thursday, September 15, from the 323 tests conducted by laboratories across the island. The cases comprised 10 persons under the...
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Purity responds to product complaint video circulating on WhatsApp
A video circulating via WhatsApp that shows a cockroach on a loaf of bread, allegedly manufactured by Purity Bakeries (Purity), has been reported to the Police as a blackmail attempt intended to injure...
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Bajan ace levels the 1-1 against Ireland ahead of Final Da
By Morissa Lindsay Darian King has turned into the saviour for Barbados as he once again came to the rescue and won his singles match in straight sets against Osgar O’Hoisin of Ireland to draw level in...
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Two accused avoid remanddespite missing court dates
Two young men got lucky on Friday when they avoided being remanded to prison after missing their court dates. Contending that he had witnessed too many people in the last two weeks failing to turn up...
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#BTEditorial – Tribunal process too slow for poor workers
Chairman of the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) Mr Justice Christopher Blackman carries a significant load on his shoulders as the lead arbiter of disputes involving the cases of unfair dismissal of...
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BHTA: Tackle gun violence and discard COVID-19 protocols
Officials of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) are pleading with authorities to do more to urgently tackle the issue of gun violence and to remove the remaining COVID-19 restrictions,...
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Call for independent group to protect pensioners’ money
An independent body should be set up to manage and distribute pensions to elderly people who are at risk of being cheated out of their money, particularly in the absence of trustworthy caregivers. That...
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DLP president seeking new talent for elections
President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Dr Ronnie Yearwood is calling on Barbadians locally and in the diaspora to present themselves to serve as candidates for the next General Elections. Dr...
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QEH to clear eye surgery backlog
Health authorities have announced an initiative to address the eye surgery backlog at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and they are hoping to show significant progress in three months. Minister of...
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$160 million QEH equipment replacement plan
Minister of Health and Wellness Ian Gooding-Edghill has revealed plans to spend more than $160 million to replace equipment at the island’s only public hospital over a five-year period. He has also...
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BWA: Arrears putting future of service in jeopardy
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is warning that its ability to supply the vital resource is in jeopardy because of customers’ non-payment of more than $26 million in arrears. General Manager...
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Winter occupancy shows promise, says BHTA
Tourism officials are upbeat about a promising winter season ahead, and are already outlining plans to address a weak summer 2023 through targeted marketing. With the industry currently suffering from...
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Davino Howard, 28, charged with cruelty to animal
A 28-year-old St Michael man is expected to appear in the District A Criminal Court on Saturday on three charges, including cruelty to animal. Hastings police arrested Davino Shakell Howard, 28, of...
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Some youth sorry but not sad over Queen’s death
By Michron Robinson The passing of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II has been met with sadness at home and abroad, marking an end of an era. But in some local quarters, young Barbadians say they feel...
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Constituents say Lowe will be sorely missed
by Michron Robinson Residents of the Christ Church East constituency say they will remember their late former Member of Parliament Dr Denis Lowe as a committed, dependable representative and a man of...
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Minor Cases Unit to be set up at QEH
A Minor Cases Unit is to be set up within the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Minister of Health and Wellness Ian Gooding-Edghill said. Speaking on...
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DLP pays tribute to ‘faithful servant’
Former Member of Parliament Dr Denis Lowe is being remembered for his dedication to Barbados, his constituents, his family and friends. The outspoken former MP for the constituency of Christ Church...
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Viral tainted bread video triggers police probe
Police have been called in to investigate what Purity Bakeries described as a “blackmail attempt”, stemming from a viral video of a cockroach on a loaf of bread allegedly manufactured by the company....
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SBA blames lack of implementation for stagnation
By Shamar Blunt The National Policy Framework for the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has been grossly ignored, charges Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business...
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