Court aims to clear death by dangerous driving cases
Justice Carlisle Greaves says the courts have embarked on a programme to complete all death by dangerous driving cases “before Christmas”. “This is a call to all who have outstanding cases of death by...
View ArticlePolitical analyst suggests Blackett suspension a step to Yearwood’s fall
Steve Blackett’s suspension as general secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) should be viewed as the likely demise of president Dr Ronnie Yearwood’s cornerstone “big tent” policy, political...
View ArticleShanequa ready to flex her muscles
Shanequa Allamby is no stranger to the big stage. A bronze medalist at last year’s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Championships in the fit model division, Allamby will be hoping to go one step...
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St Stephen’s Primary students urged to act right under new policy
St Stephen’s Primary School has launched a new discipline policy aimed at setting a positive standard for students and staff to follow. During a brief launch at the school on Wednesday, Principal...
View ArticleBWU, NTI launch online education portal
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has unveiled an online education portal to provide accessible training opportunities to its members. The initiative, a partnership with the National Transformation...
View ArticleHow the Globe Drive-In is helping local entrepreneurs boost their business
To help local entrepreneurs boost their business, the Globe Drive-In has committed to transforming its outdoor movie facility into a market day on Saturdays. Managing director Scheval Ali said the...
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Ifill: Open Day a triumph for BDF and community
Scores of residents and visitors descended on the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) base at Paragon on Saturday, eager to find out more about the body’s operation. The occasion was the Force’s 45th...
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Rotary Club of Barbados hosts successful Health Fair
Scores of Barbadians and visitors turned out to the Golden Square Freedom Park early Saturday morning to await their turn for vital health screenings. It was a culmination of a nine-month-long...
View ArticleFogging schedule for May 13 – 17
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will carry out its fogging exercise in St Michael and Christ Church this week, which is being observed as Caribbean Mosquito Awareness...
View ArticleBarbadian fashion designer wins regional competition in Cuba
Barbadian fashion designer Rhea Cummins-Jordan has won a regional fashion design competition in Havana, Cuba. Cummins-Jordan was among 16 Caribbean designers who made it through to the Havana event,...
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TRADEWINDS: Canadian Navy goes underwater in reef research dive
The protection of the island’s coral reefs should remain top of mind of Barbadians, a dive scientist has urged, as Canadian navy and Barbadian divers began to map and research large areas of the...
View ArticleBarbados records 9th road fatality for 2024
Barbados has recorded its ninth road fatality for 2024, following a collision in St Lucy Sunday morning. Police said the collision happened around 8:45 and involved a car and a bicycle. They were...
View ArticleUPDATE: Crash victim identified as Junior Scott, 58
The country’s latest road fatality victim has been identified as Junior Scott, 58, of Lot 1B, Quarry Road, St Thomas. Scott died following a collision in St Lucy Sunday morning. Police said the...
View ArticlePanama opens Embassy in Barbados
The Ambassador-designate of Panama in Barbados, Xiomara Pérez, presented Dame Sandra Mason with the Letters of Credence accrediting her as the first Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the...
View ArticleMeeting rescheduled at Deighton Griffith Secondary School
All parents/guardians/students are asked to note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the 3rd Form Year Level Meeting previously scheduled for Monday has been rescheduled to Wednesday. As a result,...
View ArticleBlaze destroys fire tender, officer injured
A fire tender was destroyed in a cane field at Locust Hall, St George just before midday today. Acting Chief Fire Officer Henderson Patrick told reporters at the scene, the service received a report...
View ArticleBWA Conducting Emergency Repairs in St. Philip
The Barbados Water Authority is today, Monday, May 13th advising residents and businesses in parts of St. Philip that it is currently conducting emergency repairs on a main in the vicinity of East...
View ArticleStatement on Trade 600 MaxAir
The recent appearance on digital media of an article allegedly penned by Emmanuel Joseph, regarding something called Trade 600 Maxair, featuring The Most Honourable Ralph Bizzy Williams being...
View ArticleRegional ferry firm moves up launch timetable
A privately-owned maritime transport firm backed by the regional private sector group has fast-tracked its timeline to the inauguration of a regional ferry service, announcing that it is about to buy...
View ArticleUnions target contract employers for unpaid social security contributions
The country’s largest public sector trade union has accused employers of hiding behind contract or ‘gig’ work to avoid paying social security contributions and plans to approach the government directly...
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