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Prosecutor calls for tough sentence to send strong message to illegal gun users
State prosecutor Rudolph Burnett has urged a High Court judge to send a strong message, on behalf of citizens of this country, that the wanton use of illegal firearms will no longer be tolerated. The...
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New legislation creates new authority to safeguard children
A new child protection agency is to be established under the new Child Protection Bill. A corporate body known as the Child Protection Authority is to be set up, according to Section 8 of the Bill...
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QEH Intern of the Year thankful for the honour
By Kimberley Cummins It was a normal warm afternoon in Barbados, but inside the auditorium at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) the temperature couldn’t be more inconsistent. Many people experience...
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Hydrate Barbados Station – More than just a water cooler
The push for a hydration station at the St. Leonard’s Boys’ Secondary School was started by the former principal. It was however, the Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) of the school which made a...
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New six-month compact announced
Barbadians will continue to get an ease in prices on 47 items for the next six months as outlined in the new prices social compact announced on Thursday. Cabinet is expected to sign off on the deal in...
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#BTEditorial – Welcome back to NAPSAC and all the joy it brings
What a delight it has been for the Barbados TODAY news team to bring you coverage of the Chefette Frosteez 2023 National Primary Schools Athletic Championships (NAPSAC) throughout the week. After a...
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Lashley weighs In on public spat Over Elderly Protection Bill
There should be no fighting over the affairs of the elderly, former Minister of Social Transformation Hamilton Lashley has declared. Responding to the recent public exchange between Minister of People...
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‘Not far enough’
Consumer advocate Maureen Holder has welcomed the news that a new social compact has been successfully negotiated to reduce the prices of some items on supermarket shelves, but says it does not go far...
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Progress made in Transport Board-BWU talks
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) on Thursday emerged from another round of talks with Transport Board officials, reporting significant progress on several issues that triggered crippling protests by...
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New agreement provides for competitive, higher mark-ups; consumers told...
By Marlon Madden Barbadians can look forward to an extended ease in supermarket prices for the next six months. Declaring, “We understand that the consumers are having a difficult time,” Senior...
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Big waves in the north
Throughout Friday morning and early afternoon, Barbados is expected to be impacted by large waves along its northern coastlines as a result of a low-pressure system in the Atlantic. Director of the...
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BL&P on board with reduced VAT rate on electricity
The Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) has given its full support to the Government’s decision to maintain a lower Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on electricity until the end of September. The...
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CXC to increase options for students
By Jenique Belgrave The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is seeking to reduce the numbers of students leaving secondary school without any certification. Expressing concern on the matter, Registrar...
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Protocols for dealing with bullying to be offered to Education Ministry
By Jenique Belgrave The Ministry of Education is to be presented with a draft document that can guide its efforts to stamp out bullying in the nation’s schools. Chief Executive Officer of Supreme...
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Fish Silage Pilot Project yielding positive results
Efforts to transform fish silage into animal feed for rabbits, pigs, and chickens are showing positive signs as farmers report good results in their animals. This was one of the main areas discussed...
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Closer look
A new commission has been created to review the current structure and function of Parliament, with a mandate to provide recommendations on how the governing body could be transformed to better suit the...
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Minister and legal firm ‘with passion’ agree to work together
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey and the attorneys-at-law from CBL Chambers have mended the fence and are agreeing to collaborate on the drafting of policies and...
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Massy shells out US$244 million on three acquisitions
Since announcing its new expansion strategy, the Massy conglomerate has acquired three companies in the United States, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. This has been revealed by Robert Bermudez,...
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QEH criticised for failing to recover from cyber attack two months later
Get your act together! That was the message Democratic Labour Party (DLP) spokesperson on health Paul Gibson delivered to management at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) which has still not been able...
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Class 2 student proud of role played in promo for Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime...
By Anesta Henry Nine-year-old Isis Hinkson is about to become probably the most famous Barbadian schoolgirl in the world. The Class 2 Sharon Primary student is the featured personality in a short film,...
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