‘Getting ready’
Declaring the government’s move to bolster Barbados’ resilience against future health emergencies, the government has been prioritising research, innovation and collaboration, Prime Minister Mia...
View Article‘Get ahead’
An artificial technology advocate from one of Britain’s leading AI inclusion networks is advising Barbados and other small island states to establish a platform for high-technology development....
View ArticlePublic health lab now a National Influenza Centre
In a major development for the public health infrastructure, the World Health Organisation has named the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory a National Influenza Centre and a member of the WHO...
View Article$25 000 fine
A 36-year-old female architect was slapped with $25 000 in fines for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition which police found in her laundry room three years ago. Racquel Thompson of Harmony...
View ArticlePE department dominates BCC sports
The physical education (PE) department flexed their athletic muscle at the Barbados Community College’s (BCC) 41st Inter-Divisional Games, leaving the competition in their wake. The track and field...
View ArticleVendor forks over $750 after breaching bond
Jason Omar Trotman had to immediately hand over $750 after he broke a three-month bond imposed on him by assaulting a police officer. Appearing before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’...
View ArticleGladiola off to losing start
Defending champions Superb Blend Gladiola suffered a resounding defeat at the hands of Yorkshire, but last year’s losing finalists Bayview Hospital YMPC scored an impressive one-sided win over St...
View ArticleMayers extends lead in BKA Championship
Zak Mayers has increased his advantage in the Sectus Technologies Barbados Karting Association (BKA) Championship following a thrilling day of wheel-to-wheel racing at Bushy Park Barbados on Sunday....
View Article‘Not disappointed’?
I read this article about the steel frame homes project and became very disheartened. My initial response is one word; “Wow”! Forgive me for being blunt, but to almost double the cost of this project...
View ArticleGreening Education:
In today’s discussions about reversing climate change and reducing our carbon footprint in line with our 2030 goals, the pressing issue of deforestation and its impact on climate change underscores the...
View ArticleCounting Cows
Dairy farmers preparing to import hundreds of pregnant heifers to avert a milk shortage were on Tuesday pinning their hopes on the government keeping its promise to soon release millions of dollars in...
View ArticleElective surgeries suspended at QEH
The island’s lone general hospital has suspended all elective surgeries for the time being. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) informed the various heads of departments and other senior staff of the...
View ArticleBarbados Postal Service to release ‘Gullies In Barbados’ stamps
The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) will release 11 ‘Gullies in Barbados’ stamps on Monday, April 15. The denomination for the 11 stamps is Blackmans Gully Bridge, 10 cents; Russia Gully, 25 cents and...
View Article‘Failed’ system
By Shamar Blunt Two prominent advocates have urged the strengthening of the nation’s social services to deal with the growing issue of young school girls going missing on a near-weekly basis. Dr Marsha...
View ArticleBWU: Workplace safety ‘non-negotiable’
Workplace safety is non-negotiable, the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) General Secretary Toni Moore declared on Tuesday in response to Monday’s incident at a building site where two men fell from...
View ArticleCall for help
In the aftermath of a tragic crash that claimed the lives of two young men in the United States, the family of one of the two survivors – a former Combermere student and national tennis player – is...
View ArticleElective surgeries resume at QEH
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has resumed elective surgeries following a 24-hour suspension on Tuesday. In an update, QEH officials said that the healthcare institution’s Operating Theatres (OTs)...
View ArticleBarbados, China sign agreement for electric buses
Barbados is one step closer to acquiring electric buses from China. Government on Tuesday signed an Exchange of Notes agreement for the acquisition of electric buses with the China International...
View ArticleGreen on gun, wounding charges
Nicholi Hagi Green has been remanded to Dodds Prison after he appeared in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court in connection with firearm and wounding charges. The 26-year-old boat tour operator of Upper...
View ArticleBarbados’ Junior netballers defend title, grab lion’s share of awards
The Baby Gems are definitely shining bright like a diamond. For the third year running, Barbados’ Under-16 netballers are the champions of the Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Championships, after...
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