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Saffrey welcomes plan for 24-hour shelter next month
Government’s move to make the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) a 24-hour shelter from next month is being welcomed with open arms by the head of that organisation, Kemar Saffrey. He told...
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BHTA concerned about airport taxi operators charging various rates
Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Renee Coppin is calling on authorities to urgently address what she says is a threat to the visitor experience in Barbados. On Friday...
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The nation’s young awardees go to State House
A baker’s dozen of exceptional National Youth Awardees were granted one more perk: the thanks of a grateful nation from President Sandra Mason at a special event held in their honour at State House on...
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PM says US blockade on Cuba “brutal”
Prime Minister Mia Mottley rallied against the United States blockade on Cuba, calling it “callous and brutal”, as she delivered a speech at the summit of the G77 group of emerging economies plus...
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Shores still closed to sea egg harvesting
The sea egg season remains closed as authorities urge the public to refrain from placing orders or harvesting the sea eggs, which are still in their juvenile stage. In a statement on Friday, Chief...
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BL&P lights the way to the new school year
In a display of community support, the Barbados Light & Power Company has come to the aid of children in preparing for the upcoming school year. This year, six charities received special...
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Man Aware gives youth vital info on sex and health
By Anesta Henry Style met substance on Friday, as young males and the young at heart descended on the corner of Villa Road and Warner’s Road, Brittons Hill, for a fresh haircut and a healthy...
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Back to School: Nutritious snacks on a budget
The Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition (B-COP Coalition) continues its drive to prioritising children’s health. This time, it has donated 120 healthy hampers, filled with nutritious snacks...
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Shopkeeper shaken after seeing 75-year-old friend die in accident
By Anesta Henry Shopkeeper Vanessa Grannum, who witnessed the death of “kind-hearted” Grantley Skeete right outside the establishment where he usually helped her, said the traumatic sight had left her...
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BUT victory: 18 of the 22 temporary teachers on the job Monday
Eighteen of the 22 temporary teachers who had found themselves out of jobs ahead of the upcoming school term will return to the classroom come Monday. Making the disclosure to Barbados TODAY Saturday...
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Call for action on food warning labels
A regional call to action is being made for Octagonal High-In Front of Package Warning labels across the Caribbean. Insisting that Barbadians should understand exactly what was in the foods they are...
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Parents urged to assist 1st-time secondary students adapt
Parents whose children are entering secondary school for the very first time on Monday are being urged to assist them in adapting to the new environment. Speaking as a panelist at the 2023 Parent...
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Reported drowning at Brandon’s Beach
Police have responded to a reported drowning at Brandon’s Beach, St Michael.The incident occurred about 9:15 a.m. this morning. Unconfirmed reports indicate the victim is an 83 year old male. (more...
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‘Dangerous precedent’
Auditor General issues warning as procurement weaknesses uncovered at NCC By Marlon Madden The Office of the Auditor General has uncovered a string of weaknesses in procurement practices at the...
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Cool Rules
Education ministry allows ease in dress code among measures to help students, teachers beat heat By Sheria Brathwaite The Ministry of Education has put a new policy in place to help students and...
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#BTEditorial – Ensure Bajan homeownership stays
A recent report out of Canada could also foretell an ominous outlook for young people not only in that cosmopolitan nation but for us in Barbados. The Toronto Star, in an article last year outlined...
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Principals have good feeling as new academic year begins
The first day of school started on a high note for secondary schools on Monday, according to principals. Several of them told Barbados TODAY that things got off to a positive start and they were...
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BHTA boss says 60 000 visitors per month needed
Barbados’ slowly recovering tourism product is in need of an estimated 60 000 visitors per month consistently to ensure “healthy” occupancy levels for the island’s expanding accommodation sector. This...
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Late Notice
BSTU, BUT, BAPPSS complain principals, deputies informed of transfers less than 24 hours before school began By Emmanuel Joseph and Sheria Brathwaite Describing the last-minute reassignment and...
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PM says long-term financing needed to achieve SDGs
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has reiterated her call for a restructuring of the international financial architecture, stressing that it is required for developing countries to achieve the Sustainable...
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