Farmers oppose Guyana Blackbelly breeding
Sheep farmers have voiced strong opposition to a joint venture with Guyana aimed at replenishing declining numbers of the indigenous Blackbelly sheep, citing concerns over transparency and questioning...
View ArticleFuture doctors shift focus: rising interest in public health post-COVID
The impact of COVID-19 and the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have sparked a growing interest among medical graduates in public health specialisation, according to Dr Damian Cohall, dean of...
View ArticleConcern about the future of the sugar industry
In an article entitled “110,000 tonnes hit sugar cane mark” in Nationnews on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir said, “This (2024) will be the last year that the Government...
View ArticleDo Better by Agriculture
The agricultural sector has proven itself! Arguably, the sector was more resilient than the traditionally revered tourism and hospitality sectors, during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Local...
View ArticleNew champs in scholastic chess
Four new champions were anointed in the Under-11 and Under-17 division over the weekend at Harrison College, in the Scholastics Open Chess Championship. Dozens of boys and girls competed over two days...
View ArticleCaribbean golf now underway
Barbados is being represented by a six-member team at the 67th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships (CAGC) in the Dominican Republic this week. The team will compete in the men’s category for the...
View ArticleBodybuilding champs set for August
Over 40 athletes – men, women, boys, and girls – will be competing in the Barbados Bodybuilding and Fitness Association’s National Championships on Saturday, August 17. BABBFF Nationals will be held...
View ArticleTennis teams on Caribbean tour
A number of future Barbados tennis stars are competing across the region this summer, contesting tournaments under the banner of the Confederation of Tennis and Central America and the Caribbean...
View ArticleLakers, Heat stay undefeated
The Lakers Sports Club Legends and the CAM Smart Assurance Heat remain perfect in the Barbados Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) First and Second Division competitions after this week’s latest...
View ArticlePrivate sector buoyed by growth report
The business community’s chief spokesperson on Wednesday appeared buoyish about the country’s economic trajectory, following the Central Bank’s announcement of four per cent growth that pumped $12.8...
View ArticleFlash flood watch in effect for southwestern districts
A flash flood watch is in effect for southwestern districts. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says the parishes of Christ Church, St Michael, St James and surrounding areas could experience...
View ArticleBail Act ‘introduces constitutional change, would repeal current law’– BBA
By Emmanuel Joseph The government raced a new Bail Act through Parliament in two days on Wednesday even as the legal community in an emergency meeting added to a steady drumbeat of criticism of the...
View ArticleSenator Blackman promises ‘Zero Tolerance’ on crime
Reforming Barbados’ criminal justice system has emerged as a national priority that transcends political partisanship, according to Chad Blackman, a government senator and minister of economic...
View ArticleIndependent Senator says Bail Bill rushed
An independent senator has raised alarm over the hasty introduction and procedural shortcomings of the proposed Bail Act, casting doubt on its efficacy and implementation. Speaking in the debate on the...
View ArticleBail Act ‘introduces constitutional change, would repeal current law’
The government raced a new Bail Act through Parliament in two days on Wednesday even as the legal community in an emergency meeting added to a steady drumbeat of criticism of the controversial bail...
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A new dawn for inclusive education
In a significant move towards inclusive education, the Ministry of Education is set to broaden its learning disability screening programme for the coming academic year. Kay McConney, the education...
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Emancipation Day: Government announces new cricket scholarship in honour of...
Government on Thursday announced a new yearly scholarship bearing the name of Sir Frank Worrell, one of the world’s greatest cricket players and the first black captain of the West Indies team....
View ArticleDouble cricket champions return home
Barbados U19 Cricket team returned home on Wednesday evening as newly crowned champions of the West Indies Rising Stars U19 Regional 2-day and 50 over Competitions. Parents, family, supporters, along...
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Barbados celebrates Emancipation day
Struggle and resistance form a critical part of Barbados’ history and the gains many citizens enjoy today. This was the message delivered by Minister of Labour Colin Jordan, who spoke during...
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Four former monarchs to pay tribute to Crop Over 50
When the 18 finalists of the Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Final gather to do battle on Friday night, it will be an historic occasion for more reasons than one. For the first time, four former monarchs...
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