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Fire razes food business
Hours after an early morning blaze gutted his enterprise, owner of Reggae Jerk Alton George Lewis is promising to be back up and running in a matter of weeks. In an interview with Barbados TODAY, the...
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Minister leaving decision on PV farm to ‘technical officials’
Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummins says she is confident that the authorities will make the right decision, in light of a study that has pointed to possible negative...
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‘Return the favour’
CARICOM countries want US to help in gun fight as region helps in war on drugs By Jenique Belgrave Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states must lobby the United States to assist them in clamping down on...
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Statement on ex-gratia offer to LIAT workers
In March, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the Government will pay the outstanding severance owed to Barbadian LIAT Workers. Today, Director of Finance and Economic Affairs the Most...
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#BTEditorial – Manoeuvring between the US and China
Even with all its flaws the United States of America (USA) was still viewed as the world’s staunchest defender of democracy, human rights and individual freedoms. Today, there is a real reason to be...
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Senior judge highlights shortcomings of Caribbean’s court system
By Jenique Belgrave With victims of crime having to wait years for justice to be served, Judge Jacob Wit of the Caribbean Court of Justice is calling for a “robust” and “thorough” overhaul of the...
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HOPE ALIVE
PROFESSOR PERSAUD SAYS PRIVATE INVESTORS CONTINUE TO SHOW INTEREST IN PARADISE BEACH By Emmanuel Joseph Hopes for a revival of the controversial multi-million-dollar Four Seasons Hotel project at...
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No deal yet in BICO dispute
The dispute over increased electricity fees charged to independent ice cream mobile retail salespersons contracted by BICO remained unresolved on Tuesday, following a promised meeting with management....
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‘Not good enough’
Environmentalists call out companies for shirking responsibilities on bottle returns By Sheria Brathwaite Two environmentalists are taking the Government to task for failing to ensure the private...
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BUT: $1 500 payment not made to some teachers
Some teachers are still waiting on the $1 500 promised under Government’s wage agreement with public sector trade unions, according to President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Rudy Lovell. He...
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‘Bizzy’ defends renewable energy policy and investment
A renewable energy investor has taken a swipe at an overseas-based Barbadian consultant for criticising the country’s renewable energy policy. Founder and non-executive chairman of Williams Industries...
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Gaynelle Corbin celebrates book anniversary
Gaynelle Corbin, author of Returning To My First Love: A Journey of Faith is celebrating one year as an international author after her debut book was released on international publishing site Amazon...
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#BTColumn – Difficult conversations: Final letter
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Grenville Phillips II In my opinion, we should give much attention to what...
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#BTColumn – Constitutional review, pluralism and the church
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Wayne Campbell “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a...
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‘IN THE DARK’
Official says union never shared with ministry teachers were threatened by parents By Anesta Henry Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw is not aware of a situation in this island’s schools...
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BWA conducting emergency repairs in St. Lucy
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to advise that today, Wednesday April 19th it is currently carrying out repairs on a burst main in Durhams, St. Lucy. As a result, customers in Durhams and...
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Chance Hall Road closed due to broken culvert
Chance Hall Road, St. Lucy has been closed until further notice, due to a collapsed culvert. Due to the position of the collapse, which in the center of the roadway, the entire road has been closed for...
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#BTEditorial – Defamation laws can hide truths
Media workers in Barbados are cognizant of the restrictive nature of our defamation laws and how they have served, in many ways, to stymie the pursuit of investigative journalism in the country. A...
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PM Mottley urges commonsense approach to water usage in current dry period
By Jenique Belgrave As the island continues to experience drought-like conditions, consumers are urged to engage in water conservation practices. Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the media that the...
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New equipment could lead to lower animal feed prices
The island’s sole manufacturer of animal feed has installed a $1 million state-of-the-art mixer it says will improve efficiency, productivity and quality, and could ultimately result in lower prices...
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