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Gov’t cutting leases with farmers who let rented acreage get overgrown
Delinquent farmers who let the arable land entrusted to them by Government fall into disarray, are being issued with eviction notices. And though he acknowledges that it may be an unpopular decision,...
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Integrity Bill needs further revision – DLP
By Jenique Belgrave Go back to the drawing board! This was the strong message from President of the Democratic Labour Party Dr. Ronnie Yearwood to the Government of Barbados as he heaped criticism on...
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Former union boss warns of more “wild cat” strikes
The former head of the country’s largest public sector union is warning that more “wild cat” strikes are on the horizon. Walter Maloney, a past president of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW),...
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QEH makes progress in clearing surgery backlog
By Anesta Henry The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is continuing to work towards clearing the backlog of people awaiting elective surgeries. That assurance has come from Minister of State in the...
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Promotech evolves with merger
One of Barbados’ leading technology solutions firms, Promotech Inc, has merged with ZanTech Limited, an associated technology company of Trinidad and Tobago-headquartered Amalgamated Security Services...
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No word yet on reopening of Parkinson Memorial Secondary
It is unclear whether face-to-face classes will resume at the Parkinson Memorial Secondary School next Monday. Deputy general secretary of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Asha Yearwood told...
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Taxi metering proposals under consideration
Two proposals for a local taxi metering system that would work similarly to Uber and Lyft, are being reviewed by officials and an announcement on implementation is expected “shortly”. Word of this has...
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OECD removes country from “negative’ list; minister acknowledges more...
By Emmanuel Joseph Barbados has been taken off the dreaded ‘grey list’ of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), but Minister of Energy and Business Development Kerrie...
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Dr Kevin Greenidge appointed Central Bank Governor
The Central Bank of Barbados has announced the appointment of Dr Kevin Greenidge as its eighth Governor, effective March 1. Dr Greenidge was most recently a Senior Economist at the International...
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Lester Vaughan students get guidance on tertiary options
By Anesta Henry Students at Lester Vaughan School on Friday learned about the tertiary and vocational education options available to them after they leave the Cane Garden, St Thomas school. The...
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New training opportunity in the works
By Shamar Blunt A new pilot programme is coming soon to train young people in the art of local boatbuilding. The Boat Building Training Pilot is being organised by the Ministry of the Blue Economy in...
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NCF stages Masterclasses for creatives
Over 50 local artisans have been honing their skills in leather craft and crochet at a 10-day master class workshop, thanks to the National Cultural Foundation. The NCF’s Business Development...
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Emergency electrical maintenance to be conducted at St Michael Pumping Station
The Barbados Water Authority informs residents and businesses in parts of St Michael and Christ Church that the pumping station, which supplies them with water will be taken offline on Sunday between 9...
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Search begins for Barbados’ next superstar
The hunt for Barbados’ next superstar has officially begun. The first audition for Baje to the World Season 3 took place Friday night at the Princess Margaret Secondary School. Though some expectant...
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Cancer screening event attracts large crowd
The belief that men do not pay enough attention to their health was dispelled on Saturday morning when Cancer Support Services held a Prostate Specific and Carcinoembryonic Antigen (PSA/CEA) Screening....
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Pinelands players honoured
The Pinelands community is synonymous with producing star athletes who have excelled at a range of sports. On Saturday evening, residents gathered at the Parkinson Resource Centre for the unveiling of...
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Youth excellence celebrated
It was a celebration of youth excellence on Saturday night when 13 young people were recognised for their outstanding work, passion and determination in their respective career fields. They were lauded...
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Humphrey sets record straight on draft Elderly Persons Bill 2022
Minister of Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey is setting the record straight that the current administration had nothing to do with the draft Elderly Persons Bill 2022. During a press conference on Thursday,...
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Girlfriends Expo returns with a bang after pandemic hiatus
After taking a hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2023 edition of Girlfriends Expo (GFE) has been a resounding success for exhibitors and attendees. Kimtara Clarke, producer of Girlfriends...
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Changes in petroleum products for February 2023
Consumers will pay more for gasoline, diesel and kerosene, but less for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products, effective midnight, Sunday, February 5. The price of gasoline will be $3.94 per litre, an...
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