Clarke: Arthur misinformed
Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur has been accused of attempting to rile up panic among the membership of the National Union of Public Workers.General secretary Dennis Clarke told Barbados TODAY that...
View ArticleFarmers urged to use solar energy to cut costs
The farming community is being urged to employ greater use of solar energy into their operations in order to help cut costs.This advice has come from businessman and former chief executive officer of...
View ArticleBWA reviewing safety conditions at the plant
The Barbados Water Authority has embarked on a reassessment of the health and safety conditions at its Bridgetown Sewage Treatment Plant, following yesterday’s chemical fire at Lakes Folly in The...
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Sunny outlook
Despite the cloudy forecast for Barbados’ economy with at least 3,000 Government workers expected to be sent home in the first quarter of next year and a question mark over whether the private sector...
View ArticleCodrington appealing for funds
The current recession is affecting the church’s fundraising efforts, says Principal of Codrington College, Reverend Dr Ian Rock.In an interview with Barbados TODAY, he said in light of the impending...
View ArticleHPV vaccine proven safe
In just under a month the Ministry of Health hopes that hundreds of first form girls in both private and public secondary schools across the island will be vaccinated against the human...
View ArticleNot so NISE emails
The email service of the company which manages the external database of the National Initiative for Service Excellence (NISE), has been compromised.This has resulted in a number of clients receiving...
View ArticleUWI looking to future
Universities are not built to serve themselves, but to service communities and nations.This assertion from pro-vice chancellor and principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hall...
View ArticlePrison Fellowship cutting back
Fewer families with children are receiving assistance from the Prison Fellowship Barbados, as the non-profit organization has seen a reduction in donations from corporate Barbados and individuals to...
View ArticleUnion’s options
The National Union of Public Workers is tonight rubbishing suggestions that It has not been looking after the interests of its membership, especially as far as it concerns the Government-anticipated...
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Bayview Hospital changes hands
The deal is now signed.After several months of negotiations and a two-year market search, BayView hospital is about to change hands.Directors of the private health care facility have concluded a $5...
View ArticleGovernment borrows US$150 million
The Barbados Government has secured a five-year US$150 million floating rate loan from regional and international investors.“The amount raised provides the planned foreign financing for the current...
View ArticleNo chikungunya virus here, say health officials
There have been no cases of chikungunya detected in Barbados although at least 10 cases have been confirmed in the region. But the Ministry of Health is assuring that it has the capability to respond...
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QEH ease coming
Barbadians can now breath a sigh of relief with news that three brand new ambulances are on their way for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.Minister of Health John Boyce gave Barbadians this assurance...
View Article‘Well on way to feeding nation’
Business development officer with the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation, Ian Eastmond, believes local farmers are well on their way to being able to feed the nation.Speaking...
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Bajan farmers can feed the country
A wide range of produce was available at the farmers’ market.Business Development Officer with the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation Ian Eastmond believes local farmers are...
View ArticleWe need your help, Inniss tells private sector
Minister of Industry and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss is depending on the private sector to lift Barbados out of the financial slump and create growth in the economy.He threw out the...
View ArticleIncrement freeze ‘unconstitutional’
Government is being warned that its planned free on the payment of increments to public sector workers could be challenged in court.Notice of this came today from President of the Congress of Trade...
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Mixed fortunes at sidewalk arts market
Artist Omawale in conversation about his paintings with two viewers.A Christmas sidewalk exhibition and arts market at Heroes Square yesterday got mixed reviews as some exhibitors experienced low sales...
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Shoppers get chance to see bridge swing
Christmas shoppers in Bridgetown were yesterday afternoon treated to the rare sight of the Chamberlain Bridge swinging upwards to let out a sailing vessel as crew members prepared to depart the...
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