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Fogging resumes in Christ Church, St Michael
Following a short Christmas break, the Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme next week in Christ Church and St Michael, from Monday, January 8 to Thursday, January 11. On Monday, they...
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Health ministry says outbreak may be slowing down but more COVID-19, flu cases
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported that there have been no deaths related to acute dengue in Barbados since the start of an outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness in November last year....
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‘Action not talk’: BARP eyes legal changes to protect seniors
The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) declared Friday that 2024 will be a pivotal year of legislative action rather than “talk” to safeguard the rights and protection of the elderly. Elder...
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Officials welcome cricket during ‘slow season’
Tourism and sporting officials are upbeat about the economic spinoffs for Barbados from hosting the upcoming Finals and eight other matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June. The ICC on Friday...
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March start for ‘expanded’ QEH Accident & Emergency Department
By Ryan Gilkes Saddled with delays in patient care amid rising demand and Barbadians leaving their elderly relatives at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), the director of medical services said it is...
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Crucial weekend for two schools amid health, safety concerns
By Ryan Gilkes The fate of two public schools hangs in the balance on the eve of the new school term with both teachers and students uncertain of whether classes will be held at their old locations or...
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Family of missing man confirm death
Exactly one week after the body of a male was pulled from a 30-foot well in Exchange Hill, the family of missing man Mitchell Nicholls has confirmed his death on social media. In a brief message...
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Employers confederation defends companies seeking foreign workers
Employers on Friday defended the practice of seeking to import labour that firms consider unavailable here. The Barbados Employers Confederation (BEC) responded to the General Secretary of the Barbados...
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Dr Sonia Browne resigns from Ministry of Health and Wellness
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Dr Sonia Browne has resigned. In her letter of resignation, which was shared with Barbados TODAY on Saturday morning, Dr Browne cited “personal...
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PM Mottley announces Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Saturday announced changes to the Cabinet, effective Monday, January 8. The changes are as follows: Marsha Caddle will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Industry,...
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Noel Lynch to demit office as Ambassador to US, Vic Fernandes announced as...
Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Saturday announced a number of changes to Barbados’ diplomatic representation in foreign jurisdictions. Barbados’ Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of...
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‘This matter is closed’: PM scoffs at calls to fire her Deputy
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has brushed aside calls for her to fire Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw over a personal cheque made payable to Bradshaw for $7 500. During an address to the nation on...
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Fogging resumes in Christ Church, St Michael
Following a short Christmas break, the Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme next week in Christ Church and St Michael, from Monday, January 8 to Thursday, January 11. On Monday, they...
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BWA: Normal supply returning to some Christ Church areas
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to reassure residents of the Christ Church districts still experiencing a water outage that normal pressure has been restored to some of the affected areas in...
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Classes resume Monday at 3 schools after rehabilitation work
The Ann Hill School on Pine Plantation Road, St Paul’s Primary in Brittons Hill, and the Lawrence T Gay Primary in Wildey are all set to resume classes as usual on Monday following a series of...
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Cabinet reshuffle is a white elephant, DLP Leader says
Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Leader Dr Ronnie Yearwood has responded to the Cabinet reshuffle announced Saturday by Prime Minister Mia Mottley. The following statement was issued by Yearwood Saturday...
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BCEN wants greater protection for consumers using online banking services
Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) is calling for further public discourse and disclosure to ensure even greater consumer protection for consumers using online banking services. BCEN said...
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Financial assistance needed to support programmes for Barbadian youth
The Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Counselling for Personal Development, Shawn Clarke, has called on the government for financial assistance to support their programmes for Barbadian youth. Clarke...
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Recognition for teen swimmers who saved UK couple from drowning
Two teenage swimmers who saved a British couple from drowning on Wednesday have come in for recognition from the Democratic Labour Party youth arm — the Young Democrats. The story of Canadians Zoe...
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Virgin Atlantic flight headed to Barbados from Manchester makes emergency...
A Virgin Atlantic plane made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport on Sunday after pilots reported “dense acrid smoke” in the cockpit. Flight VS77 had taken off from Manchester Airport bound for...
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