No more view?
A forthcoming structure in a St Michael community has several residents distressed. And while it is expected to obstruct the view of approximately five properties, the residents are even more agitated...
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No money yet
No money as yet for the 300 Drainage Unit workers who were sent packing since last month.And following a closed-door meeting with them earlier today, general secretary of the National Union of Public...
View ArticleBelle: Problem is in politics
Political scientist Dr George Belle believes that the problem facing Barbados has moved from one of economics to politics, and the political problem must be removed.Addressing a People’s Assembly rally...
View ArticleAnother layoff delay
There could be another possible delay in sending home the 3,000 public sector workers.This was indicated to reporters today by general secretary of the National Union of Public Workers, Dennis Clarke,...
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New focus on education urged
Andrew Downes, professor of economics at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, has issued a call for a more holistic approach when it comes to skills development in the education system...
View ArticleMurder in the City
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head this morning, becoming Barbados’ first murder victim for 2014.Torian Cleveland Earl, of 10th Avenue New Orleans, St Michael was killed not too far from his...
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Sick teen gone for treatment
Joshua Sobers-Henry accompanied by mother Carolann Sobers-Skeete (right) and Variety Club executive director Donnah Russell at the Grantley Adams International Airport.Barbadian Joshua Sobers-Henry who...
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Bush Hall residents upset over building
Construction on the site just a few feet from Eurine Simmons’ property.A forthcoming structure in a St Michael community has several residents distressed. And while it is expected to obstruct the view...
View ArticleMinister: Remove stigma
Minister of Labour Esther Byer-Suckoo is appealing to Barbadians toerase the stigma associated with technical and vocational education training.In addition, Byer-Suckoo has called on private sector...
View ArticleBWA on road to resolution
The channels of communication are open and the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is well on its wayto resolving some of the major issues which led to the staff strike which occurred last November.Minister...
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On notice
Barbados has been put on notice of pendingretrenchments in the private sector to follow those in thepublic service. General secretary of the Barbados WorkersUnion, Sir Roy Trotman, informed a news...
View ArticleWater outage closes BCC
Classes at the Barbados Community College hadto be dismissed early today after a water outage.Ralph Alleyne of the Barbados Water Authoritytold a Barbados TODAY team this afternoonthat this had...
View ArticleGOOD FAITH
A 50,000-strong faith-based organization has agreed on aset of “urgent” proposals to help bail out some Barbadiansfacing economic hardships or loss of jobs.Following a two-hour meeting last night at...
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Adapt or perish
A University of the West Indies economics lecturer and church leader is warning Barbadians they must adapt to the current downturn or perish.Addressing the annual general meeting of the Barbados...
View ArticleBullying ‘not new’
The island’s school system cannot be expected to resolve all theproblems that exist in society.That was the assertion of MP for St James South Donville Innissas he addressed Parliament today on a...
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Surviving Disaster – Part 1
The site where the two houses collapsed and killed five people at Rose Bank, St Vincent.by Anesta HenryThe Yuletide season will never be the same again for this family of Rose Bank in St Vincent.These...
View ArticleShooting at Haynesville
A 25-year-old man has been hospitalized after being shot early this morning at Haynesville, St James.Police say Shamir Nicholas, of the same address, was injured in his right shoulder and neck during...
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No bullying zone
The entire community is against bullying.Staff and students at the Frederick Smith Secondary School took a stand against bullying as the OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Programme was officially launched...
View ArticlePolice probe armed robbery at Sandy Lane residence
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a private residence in the Sandy Lane, St James community in the early hours of this morning.Public Relations Officer Inspector David Welch said jewellery...
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Upscale heists
Police have arrested three Argentinians believed to be responsible for stealing millions of dollars in cash and gold from affluent neighbourhoods across the island.Sources close to the probe tell...
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