Man in custody following robbery along Culloden Road, St Michael
A person of interest is in custody following a robbery along Culloden Road. St Michael that was captured on video and widely circulated via social media. Police Communications and Public Affairs Officer Inspector Rodney Inniss reported that around 11:40 a.m., two women, ages 71 and 65, were robbed by three males. “One was reportedly robbed […]
NCF’s art-you-can-wear show opens this weekend
A unique exhibition of craft, fashion, and art featuring creations from prominent and emerging fashion designers and artists returns for the second straight year to the Queen’s Park Gallery this weekend. The Wearable Art Exhibition is organised by the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) which is hoping that art and commerce can find common ground as […]
#BTColumn – Middle school mysteries
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Garry Hornby Comments on education reform in both print and electronic newspapers, on radio talkback programmes and in consultation sessions with the Ministry of Education (MoE) all point to a general agreement that this must focus […]
Tech Beach Retreat founders seek to unlock region’s potential
Organisers of the popular Tech Beach Retreat (TBR) are pushing to have the Caribbean become the next frontier for technology innovation, expansion and investments. With its origins in Jamaica, there is a special drive for greater integration around technology. Co-founder and curator of Tech Beach Retreat Kirk Hamilton said: “As Caribbean nationals, we have a […]
West Indies ‘A’ in deep trouble
All-rounder Kevin Sinclair once against proved his worth with the bat with his second half-century of the tour, but another batting collapse on Wednesday’s day two left West Indies ‘A’ with all to do in order to save the decisive third four-day ‘Test’ against South Africa ‘A’. Resuming the morning at Mangaung Oval on 17 […]
Young lauds CWI Academy after series win
Cricket West Indies Academy captain Nyeem Young hailed his side for the success they had sweeping their four-day, first-class series against Emerging Ireland 2-0. The CWI Academy wrapped up the series success with a 432-run win in the second match inside three days on Monday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, where they also won the […]
Combermere dispatch Alleyne to take netball crown
By Rawle Toney The highly anticipated final took place at the Wildey Gymnasium, where a vibrant atmosphere resonated with the enthusiastic support of students from the participating schools. Notably, Combermere’s supporters exuded the loudest cheers. From the opening whistle, Combermere asserted their dominance, establishing an 8-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. Goal […]
Surinam Airways to begin Guyana-Barbados flights December 20
Surinam Airways has revealed plans to commence scheduled flights between Guyana and Barbados starting from December 20. According to a statement from the airline, the Georgetown-Barbados route is set to operate twice a week, offering connections to Suriname and other destinations. Boasting an established footprint in Guyana spanning several years, Surinam Airways envisions that this […]
Energy icon to have talks with foreign investor about carbon tax over Christmas
Industrialist Ralph Bizzy Williams, one of the country’s leading renewable energy advocates, declared Wednesday that over the Christmas holidays, he will be discussing with a foreign investor how to introduce a tax on carbon emissions. He would not identify the investor but indicated that he is known to have pumped millions of dollars into Barbados. […]
Polyclinic gets $40 000 in equipment to improve service
The Frederick ‘Freddie’ Miller Polyclinic has received $40 000 in medical equipment to enhance the care provided to residents of The Glebe, St George and surrounding communities. Relatives of the man whose name the healthcare facility bears – including Dame Billie Miller, Cecille Miller, and Luther Miller – presented the equipment to the clinic on […]