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Priest worried about possible impact of marijuana industry on young people
Anglican cleric and Independent Senator Reverend Canon Dr John Rogers has expressed concern about the burgeoning medicinal cannabis industry’s potential impact on young people. In his sermon on Sunday...
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Horticulture Society laments youth’s lack of interest
The organisers of this year’s Barbados Horticultural Society (BHS) Annual Flower and Garden Show say the two-day event held over the weekend was a success, but have expressed concern that the...
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AOPT backs PM on traffic congestion talks
By Shamar Blunt The head of the organisation representing public service vehicle (PSV) owners is in support of Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s plan for a “serious discussion” about traffic congestion...
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ROAD BLOCK
For several hours today, traffic on Salters Main Road, St George had to be diverted after an electricity pole broke at its base and fell forward towards the road, bringing power lines down with it....
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Sickout at Inchcape?
Car dealership Inchcape Barbados was struck by apparent industrial action on Monday as employees from several critical departments reported sick, Barbados TODAY has learned. But while a spokesman for...
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‘FIX IT!’ – Consett Bay fisherfolk say poor market management costing them money
Several fisherfolk at Consett Bay, St John are complaining of losing thousands of dollars daily caused by what they deem mismanagement of the fish market there. They told Barbados TODAY on Monday of a...
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One woman’s death in childbirth is one too many
No woman should die giving birth. Unfortunately, approximately 800 women die daily when giving birth, according to the United Nations Population Fund. Death during childbirth is not a sexy topic to...
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Credit union philanthropy supporting digital centre for BARP members
The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is partnering with the Legacy Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union – to establish a business...
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Parent education comes to St James North
Parent education in St James North has received a boost from a new programme organised by the Clarkson Foundation Inc., a non-profit organisation dedicated to social welfare, community services and...
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Some UWI workers walk off the job
Sandy Deane: Several workers including those from administration, maintenance, security and other departments from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus are off the job. They are...
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Government removes deadline restriction for National ID
There is no deadline to when Barbadians can get a new digital identification card. They can do so “at their convenience”. This was disclosed early Tuesday morning by Minister of Industry, Innovation,...
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Barbados wins three medals in Caribbean STEM olympiads
Barbados won three medals – gold, silver and bronze – in the 2024 Caribbean Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Olympiads, the second edition of the competition. The Caribbean Science...
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COVID-19 cases rise
Barbados has recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases. In its report for December 23, 2023 to January 19, 2024, the Ministry of Health said there were 182 new cases from the 925 tests conducted during the...
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President of Senegal arrives in Barbados
The President of Senegal Macky Sall arrived in Barbados this evening for an official visit. It’s the first time, Barbados will be hosting a leader from one of the French-speaking African countries....
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Old ID cards to remain eligible under ‘mutual pact’ between Gov’t, citizens
With close to 90 per cent of Barbadians now having the new Trident identification card, the government has dropped Wednesday’s deadline for mandatory registration, leaving the ball in the court of the...
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Critics welcome ID card deadline removal
By Emmanuel Joseph Two of the more strident voices opposed to the Trident ID card have welcomed the government’s removal of the January 31 deadline to sign up for the card, but issued a caveat....
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BWU gives green light for industrial action at UWI
Only a last-minute compensation settlement between management and workers at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus will avert strike action on Wednesday. Following a brief work stoppage...
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Peace progamme to assist businesses amid concern about robberies
The National Peace Programme (NPP) is being called upon to help businesses protect themselves amid an apparent spike in robberies at gas stations and other establishments. Minister of State in the...
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Barbados ‘least corrupt’ country in CARICOM
Barbados is the least corrupt country in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) , according to a global transparency watchdog. In its 2023 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) report released on Tuesday,...
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SJPI principal says institute has come a long way
The nation’s main technical college has marked its 55th anniversary with its principal saying it has come a long way in its journey towards shaking off stereotypes and the perception of it as a simple...
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