A Critical Look at Barbados’ Digital Transformation Journey: Post-Budget 2024
With the recent passage of the Appropriations Bill 2024, also known as the Budget, I felt it necessary to address and identify a few areas that are technology-specific regarding the government’s...
View Article29 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
Barbados recorded no COVID-19 deaths but recorded 29 new cases between February 17 and March 15, according to the latest statistics provided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness on Wednesday. The...
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‘Shop smart’
By Shanna Moore Shop owners at the Temple Yard Craft Market are championing what they describe as an innovative vision to transform the market into a vibrant “cultural tourist village” as part of the...
View Article‘No big thing’
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states have failed to meet last month’s deadline to complete arrangements to facilitate the full free movement of Caribbean nationals as announced at their February...
View ArticleDLP calls for more transparency in child law review
A senior Democratic Labour Party official (DLP) has called for greater transparency and public engagement on the proposed Child Protection Bill. Felicia Dujon, the DLP’s spokesman on education, issued...
View ArticlePSVs accuse Gov’t of discrimination in advertising signage
By Emmanuel Joseph Public service vehicle owners (PSVs) on Wednesday accused the government of discrimination against them when it comes to advertising on their vehicles. Chairman of the Alliance...
View Article‘Go Local’
Entrepreneurs have been encouraged to take advantage of niche markets for unique items made in Barbados, despite the lack of manufacturing capability to export substantial quantities of products like...
View ArticleAll blue
With a membership of about 130, the Autism Association of Barbados (AAB) has developed a supportive community to assist families in coping with autism, according to the association’s president Frank...
View ArticleUWI, Sandals sign MOU
In a move poised to reshape education and training in the Caribbean, Sandals Corporate University and the University of the West Indies Global Campus solidified a groundbreaking partnership with the...
View ArticleStudents mean business
Students at the Workman’s Primary School got the opportunity to show off their creativity, critical thinking skills and entrepreneurial spirit when the rural school hosted its first ever...
View ArticleHydrate Barbados unveils 25th water station
The milestone 25th Hydrate Station was unveiled at the Coleridge & Parry School on Tuesday. At the beginning of 2024, Newport rebranded the Hydrate Barbados Programme to Hydrate Caribbean, with...
View ArticlePinelands, Bulls escape with playoff wins
It was not an opening night for the faint of heart. Defending champions Pinelands and Burger King Clapham Bulls, both recorded pulsating victories in their opening round playoff series when the...
View ArticleA Missing Piece of the Autism Puzzle is health – Part 2
Many people with autism have health issues like allergies, asthma, eczema, gastrointestinal problems, seizure disorders, and others. There needs to be comprehensive medical support for the common...
View ArticleNew Chief Executive Officer joins QEH
The Board of Directors of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr. Neil Clark to the position of Chief Executive Officer with effect from April 02, 2024. Mr. Clark...
View ArticleLester Vaughan School meeting set for Friday
Parents and Guardians of students at the Lester Vaughan School will on Friday be fully briefed on recent air quality tests conducted at the St Thomas institution. A statement issued by the Ministry of...
View ArticleDriving tests will be conducted on Friday, April 5
Driving tests will be conducted tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA). Persons who have tests scheduled for this date are advised to report to the BLA’s Pine...
View ArticleDifferent Way
The investors of the ambitious $160 million residential and commercial development for The Pierhead in the heart of The City have rolled out a new plan for the project. In an update of the revised...
View ArticleOn the job: New QEH CEO pledges patient-centred, efficient care
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Neil Clark has pledged the hospital will focus on patient-centred care while operating efficiently. “Every patient matters, every...
View ArticleNPC doing more gas main work in April
The National Petroleum Corporation (NPC) has advised that gas works are being conducted this month, which may occasionally result in restricted road access, low gas pressure, or subtle scents of gas in...
View ArticleEx-cop fined
By Jenique Belgrave A retired policeman who has testified in several gun cases locally and regionally was ordered on Thursday to pay $20 000 forthwith for having more than 100 bullets without the...
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