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Sweet success
Although Government is yet to disclose the outcome of the sugar harvest which concluded in the first week of June, private sugar cane farmers are reporting that they produced 66 000 tonnes of sugar...
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SDG outreach
Government will be seeking to get more buy-in from Barbadians on this country’s efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s...
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Gender rights activist says ethical thing is for MP to resign
A human rights and gender rights advocate has called on Neil Rowe to do the “ethical” thing and step down as Member of Parliament for St Michael North West. Felicia Dujon has contended that the rape...
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Severe deficits
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is urging Government to pause its plans to abolish the 11-plus exam and instead focus on implementing measures to address “severe” learning deficiencies being seen...
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Hidden guards
Two security guards who were on duty at the Oldbury bond in St Philip eight years ago when thousands of dollars’ worth of lumber was stolen, testified on Tuesday that they hid and did not confront the...
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St Philip man to appear in court accused of indecent assault of a minor
A 54-year-old St Philip man will appear in court today on a serious charge. Samuel Adolfus Garnes of Merricks has been charged with indecent assault of a minor. The incident reportedly occurred on...
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Barbados: Tourism spurs 9.8 percent economic growth for third quarter
The Barbados economy has recorded six consecutive quarters of growth, again supported mainly by the tourism sector. Delivering his economic review and outlook this morning, Central Bank Governor...
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Big move
The establishment of a Civil Aviation Authority, which is in the works, will see the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) one step closer to reaching Category 1 status. This was disclosed by...
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DLP criticised for lack of attention to airport
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir has blasted the former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) administration for its delinquency in addressing the pressing needs of the Grantley Adams...
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Jordan: Barbados could be hub for aviation job training
Barbados is in prime position to become a regional training hub for workers in the aviation industry, Minister of Labour Colin Jordan suggested on Tuesday. Speaking in the House of Assembly during...
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No grave plots for sale
The Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) has sought to make it clear that plots cannot be purchased in public cemeteries. Public Relations Officer at the SSA Carl Padmore sent that message following a...
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Continued interest in Welcome Stamp programme
Barbados’ 12-month Welcome Stamp programme continues to attract foreign workers to the island’s shores, according to statistics compiled by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. with data received from...
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BWA addressing ruptures in Christ Church & St. Philip
The Barbados Water Authority informs the public that today, Wednesday, October 26th it is carrying out repairs to a burst main at Charnocks in Christ Church. As a result, customers in Inch Marlow,...
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Wanted: Roger Rommel Stephen Sealy
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to help locate Roger Rommel Stephen Sealy, alias Duck Foot who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters....
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Alleyne School CVQ Career Showcase on November 2
The Alleyne School will be hosting its Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Career Showcase on Wednesday, November 2, in the main auditorium of the institution, located at Belleplaine, St. Andrew....
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Best men
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is confident that Attorney General Dale Marshall and Minister of State with responsibility for Crime Prevention Corey Lane are the best men to take on the job of dealing with...
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More to come
The Barbados economy continued its modest recovery with 9.8 per cent growth during the July to September quarter, bringing the expansion for the first nine months of this year to an estimated 10.1 per...
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BOSS Plus falls short, says Central Bank Governor
Despite successfully completing its first International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed economic recovery programme and achieving certain targets, Government has so far failed to adequately whet the...
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Murder accused to appear in court
A woman and a man are set to appear at the Oistin’s Magistrates’ Court today on a murder charge. Shanikqua Kadeesha Cecilia Clarke, 27, of #11 Helstone Lane, Gall Hill, Christ Church and Kadeem...
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#BTEditorial – Hopeful recent changes will help in crime fight
Over the past week, we were told of two changes the Government is hoping will help significantly in fighting the current crime wave. Last weekend, during the Barbados Labour Party’s annual general...
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