Boyce worried about economic impact of Zika
With the number of Zika cases on the rise, Minister of Health John Boyce is concerned about the negative impact of the mosquito borne virus on this country’s economy. Addressing a Zika symposium here...
View ArticleNation needs healing
Concerned about rising gun crime, illegal drugs and cyber-bullying, a group of prayer warriors, led by evangelist Courtney Selman, took off from the Jubilee Gardens on Lower Broad Street, the City at...
View ArticleTourism team targets affluent visitors
Caribbean holiday destinations are currently in peak global demand. According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the region’s tourism product outperformed global competition last year,...
View ArticleTwo to appear in court on drugs charges
Two men are to appear in the District A Magistrates Court today to answer to several drugs charges, in connection with Wednesday’s drug bust at Carlisle Bay. Police seized one boat, 122.9 kg of cocaine...
View ArticleDaughter wants justice for murdered dad
The daughter of a St Philip farmer killed in 2010 is baffled by the release of the man who had been held in connection with the death. Michael Antonio Greenidge 54, of Lovell’s Road, Massiah Street, St...
View ArticleICBL cancels seniors’ plan
The country’s elderly population has been dealt a stinging blow by Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) which is cancelling a Golden Health Insurance Plan with the Barbados Association of...
View ArticleEagle Hall resident remanded on drugs charges
Eagle Hall resident, Rico Ricardo Boyce, will reappear in court on Monday to answer to drugs charges. The 26-year-old arrived at the Grantley Adams International Airport from Jamaica on Thursday and a...
View ArticleUPDATE – Multi-million dollar drug accused remanded
Two men charged in connection with Wednesday’s six million dollar drug bust at Carlisle Bay, have been remanded to prison until March 31. Guyanese national Neville Hillary Phagu, 39, and Barbadian...
View ArticleMinister encourages entrepreneurship spirit
Labour Minister, Dr Esther Byer-Suckoo, has encouraged local entrepreneurs to grasp opportunities for development, noting that the business community continues to drive the island’s economic growth. Dr...
View ArticleSensational Samuel claims second Gold Cup
by Kent Layne Dorsett with jockey Jalon Samuel astride, won the $214 000 34th edition of the Sandy Lane Gold Cup yesterday in front one of the biggest crowds seen in years. It was estimated to be at...
View ArticleBook offers financial advice to children
The launch of ‘Lampy The Lighthouse’ yesterday afternoon was the fruition of a dream for author and financial consultant Melinda Belle. Belle, the founder of Astrape Finance, shared her inspiration...
View ArticleCommunity icons honoured
Minister of Social Care and Community Development, Steve Blackett, has said that despite the strides made, the world still has a far way to go in ensuring that women get equal opportunities. The...
View ArticleYES critical to entrepreneurship sector
Celebrating 20 years of creativity, innovation and talent, the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES) commemorated this important milestone last night at the Sweetfield Manor, Brittons Hill St. Michael....
View ArticleBTMI has new head in Europe
Barbados has much untapped tourism potential in Europe and the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) has appointed a new tourism director to lead the charge in this major source market. She is seasoned...
View ArticleNew fuel price list
Barbadians are paying less of petroleum products except kerosene. As of midnight Sunday, kerosene went up by a cent and now costs $0.81cents. The retail price of gasoline moved from $2.69 per litre to...
View ArticleToo Greedy
The ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is made up of a number of selfish “careerists” who practice the politics of abandonment when the going gets tough, noted political scientist Dr George Belle has...
View ArticleTeen had suicidal thoughts
The Child Care Board (CCB) has defended its decision to refer a teenager to the Psychiatric Hospital after he expressed suicidal thoughts, saying the correct protocols were followed. CCB Director Joan...
View ArticleNot good enough!
The decision by the Immigration Department to fingerprint Barbadians leaving and entering the country effective April 1 could be challenged in court. Social activist David Comissiong said he was...
View ArticleRedman goes to Springer
President of the Barbados Secondary Teachers Union (BSTU) Mary Redman visits Springer Memorial Secondary School on Government Hill, St Michael tomorrow for a first-hand assessment of the environmental...
View ArticleGive us duty free too, say operators
Claiming that they were being treated as second-class citizens, private transport operators have demanded special privileges to help keep them afloat. The owners and operators of public service...
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