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Airlift boost as AA resumes JFK flight, adds Philadelphia service
Barbados is set to get a major boost in airlift from the United States for the winter season, with the resumption of American Airlines (AA) direct service from New York and a new non-stop flight from...
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Pig farmers assured of semen supply amid ministry shortage
The Ministry of Agriculture’s inability to source pig semen to help farmers improve their animals’ genetics is not adversely affecting pig rearing in the country, Barbados TODAY can reveal. While there...
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FTC-granted power price hike sparks consumer backlash
The Fair Trading Commission’s (FTC) decision to grant temporary rate increases to the Barbados Light & Power Company Limited has drawn strong criticism from consumer advocates. In a ruling dated...
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New initiatives to support students with disabilities – Husbands
The Ministry of Education is implementing several initiatives aimed at better supporting students with special needs, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Sandra Husbands told the House of...
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Respite centre ‘to transform care’ for disabled adults – PM
The government will next year begin construction on a new respite and residential facility designed to meet the needs of adults with disabilities, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said Tuesday as the House...
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Docs ‘have right to sedate’ disabled patients, says senior minister
Medical practitioners were Tuesday assured by Dr William Duguid of their right to sedate patients with disabilities when necessary for safe treatment after a fellow Cabinet minister raised concerns...
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We are on a dangerous path
There is a video of the police making an arrest circulating on social media. When I saw it I was deeply concerned by the actions of the youth involved. We tend to take everything from up north. I...
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One thief to pay $5 000, another gets over two years in prison
Kerry Andrew Ricardo Burnett has been ordered to pay a $5 000 fine for stealing from his father’s business account over a decade ago, while his co-conspirator will spend two years and three months more...
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Double gold for Barbados in Vincy rugby
Barbados men and women both emerged champions, as the Barbados Rugby Football Union was well represented at the recent Independence 7’s Tournament, hosted by the Saint Vincent & the Grenadines...
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Breeders’ Cup win “special” for Saffie
Barbados’ Saffie Joseph Jr got his maiden Breeders’ Cup on Saturday, after fielding four career starters. Soul of an Angel rallied from dead last to spring a 19-1 shocker, winning by a half-length over...
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Bank donates laptops to SDA Primary School
CIBC FirstCaribbean has answered a call for support, donating 20 laptops to the Bridgetown Seventh-day Adventist Primary School. The contribution is set to boost the school’s newly launched coding...
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Trio charged with Pedro Caddle’s murder
Three young men will appear in court this morning charged with killing Pedro Caddle last month. Daniel Ezekiel Forde and Tyrone Ricardo Roach, both 29, and 23-year-old Nicholas Teynold DaCosta Roach,...
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Missing : Shakira Hinkson
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a teenager who has missing since last month. She is 14-year-old, Shakira Hinkson, of #27 Meadowvale Heights, Prior Park, St. James. Hinkson, a 4th form...
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Govt, IMF satisfied with pace of reform of state agencies
Long-awaited reforms of the nation’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which have been a heavy financial burden on the central government through funding transfers, are slated to be completed by the end...
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Trump comeback raises concerns for Caribbean future
Following a closely watched election resulting in Donald Trump’s re-election as the 47th President of the United States on Wednesday, political scientists here are weighing in on the potential impact...
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Central Bank Governor says research key to unlocking economic solutions
Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr Kevin Greenidge opened the 55th Annual Monetary Studies Conference on Wednesday stressing that solutions for the unique challenges faced by Caribbean...
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Straughn: Simplify economic discussions for ordinary citizens
Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn is challenging economists to simplify discussions on the micro and macro economy so that ordinary citizens can make wise financial decisions. He...
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Barbados moves closer to procuring battery energy storage systems
Minister of Energy Senator Lisa Cummins is expecting both local and international bids as Barbados moves closer to its first procurement for battery energy storage systems (BESS) which will unlock the...
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Victory at the Oval hands the home team a first series triumph this calendar...
Twin centuries from Keacy Carty and Brandon King, preceded by fine bowling from homeboys Matthew Forde and Roston Chase helped West Indies clinch their three-match One Day International series against...
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Renewable energy key to easing rising electricity costs
Amid growing concerns over electricity price hikes, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn is banking on renewable energy investments to stabilise energy costs as the government’s long-term...
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