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Entrepreneurs urged to create co-ops
Entrepreneurs in Barbados are being encouraged to join forces as they seek to grow their market share locally and expand into new markets. The Cooperatives Department has embarked on a mission to help...
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Bajan producer gives “authentic experience” in Rihanna Super Bowl promo
The Barbadian producer of a short film unveiled ahead of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance is proud to have helped shape that “love letter” to the national hero and international star and shine the...
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Minister Cummins stresses importance of Co-Op Movement
The creativity of the co-operative movement was on display Friday when the Co-operatives Department of the Ministry of Energy and Business hosted its Co-op Mart. And, after touring the stalls on the...
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Dozens take part in Red Dress Run
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, red dresses will be the order of the day. On Saturday evening the Barbados Hash House Harriers got the festivities started early with their annual Red Dress Run...
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Help for children with learning challenges
On Saturday evening Literary Specialist Sandie Field-Kellman recommenced her Sandie’s Early Education Drive (SEED) Literacy Workshops at the St George Secondary School. The educator — with close to...
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Barbados School Nutrition Policy to launch this week
The Barbados School Nutrition Policy, created and approved by Cabinet in May 2022, will be rolled out on Wednesday. The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, in conjunction with...
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Bar Association responds to alleged police station recording
The Barbados Bar Association has responded to a report of a suspected recording of an Attorney/Client Conversation, allegedly done at the District E Police Station. In a statement on Sunday the Bar...
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Vaccination schedule for February 13 to 17
The island’s polyclinics will be offering the Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines from Monday, February 13, to Friday, February 17, at the times listed below. Monday, February 13...
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‘Ras Daniel’ highlights history in a new way
By Simone Tull Daniel Alleyne, or Ras Daniel, as he is also known, has effectively captured the angst that preceded the 1937 riots. Inspired by stories told by his late grandmother in his youth, his...
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Dario Nightengale wins National Youth Award
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment awarded the first deaf winner, Mr Dario Nightengale, at the Barbados National Youth Awards held at the Frank Collymore Hall last Saturday....
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Businesses warned to prepare for attacks
By Marlon Madden Technology industry professionals have warned companies to take cyber security more seriously. In fact, pointing out that cyber attacks were increasing in type and frequency, Managing...
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Expanded UNICEF partnership to benefit Barbadian students
Government is seeking to scale up community level youth programmes with assistance from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith...
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St Philip Polyclinic pharmacy to remain closed until further notice
The pharmacy at the St. Philip Polyclinic, Six Roads, St. Philip, will remain closed until further notice. Members of the public may go to any polyclinic pharmacy of their choice to fill prescriptions...
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House fire at Military Road, Bushhall, St Michael
Fire officers are on the scene at Military Road, Bushhall, St Michael where one house has been destroyed and two others have been damaged. Two fire tenders from the Bridgetown Fire Station and 10...
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#BTEditorial – Rihanna – more than a class act, has nothing to prove
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is in a class all by herself. That is because the self-made billionaire refuses to play by anyone’s rules and will not allow people to place her in any box that limits what she can...
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New law to deal with misuse of technology in digital economy
By Jenique Belgrave Government is seeking to replace the Computer Misuse Act (2005) with new legislation aimed at fighting cybercrime. Making the announcement during Monday’s opening session of a...
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Estimates ready- debate starts in a week
The Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure will be laid in the House of Assembly on Tuesday. This announcement came from Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, who also indicated that the...
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Minister Straughn says payment system will be less time-consuming for all
An upgraded real-time system of making payments to individuals, businesses and Government, which will phase out the use of cheques, is now in operation in Barbados. And the Barbados Bankers Association...
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Monthly meal charges at training school being investigated
An internal investigation has been launched into complaints by recruits at the Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC) about the level of monthly fees they have to pay for meals. President of the...
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More InterCaribbean Airways flights for Barbados
InterCaribbean Airways’ flights to and from Barbados will double with the carrier increasing its fleet and expanding its flight schedule next month. The low-cost Turks and Caicos Islands-based airline...
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