Vladimir Putin to run for president again in 2024, aiming to extend his rule of over two decades
AP – Vladimir Putin on Friday moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the presidential election next March that he is all but certain to win. Putin still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power, despite starting an immensely costly war […]
Statement by CXC council on its solidarity with the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) at its 59th annual meeting of the Council (Board of Governors) on Friday, 8 December 2023 hosted in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, observed a minute’s silence at the start of their governance meeting in recognition of the loss of five military officers from the Guyana Defence […]
#BTColumn – You will never look at the Gaza war the same way again
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Jonathan Ben-Cnaan On October 7, Hamas invaded Israel and went on a killing rampage, killing 1 400 Israelis, wounding 5 000 and kidnapping 240. Subsequently, Israel attacked Gaza, aiming to eliminate the military and governing abilities […]
Goddard’s hosts Parkinson lads for Men’s Day
Young male students from Parkinson Secondary School marked International Men’s Day at a neighbourhood firm which hosted a life-coaching session with actor and performance artist Neil Waithe. Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) hosted 15 boys from first to fifth form at its Haggatt Hall headquarters, it said. The session became a journey into the variety of […]
Innovative plant growth products being developed from Sargassum
Groundbreaking work has begun to produce Sargassum-derived liquid fertilisers or plant growth promoters, as well as an organic compost from processed Sargassum, for eventual incorporation into farmer and grower practices in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), an intergovernmental organisation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and Plant and Food Research, a New Zealand […]
Wanted men in police custody
Three men who were wanted by police in connection with serious criminal matters have turned themselves in.There are Ethan Jumani Watson, 21, of Harlington, St Philip; Kelvin Jamal Marshall, 39, of Chalky Mount, St Andrew; and Justin Omari Jones 22, of 2nd Avenue, Godding Road, Station Hill, St Michael.The three presented them to different police […]
West Indies seeking first ODI series win over England in 16 years
The West Indies and their head coach Daren Sammy will be chasing history when they face England in the third and decisive One-Day International (ODI) at Kensington Oval on Saturday. With the three-match series tied at 1-1, a victory for the Windies on Saturday will give the regional side their first ODI series win over […]
Kensington on track
by Rawle Toney Following a tour of Kensington Oval on Thursday, the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Venue Inspection team has expressed satisfaction with it’s condition. However, they noted the need for additional work to be completed at the ‘Mecca’ ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. “Kensington is on track,” stated ICC’s Senior Operations Manager, […]
Barbados among possible venues to host T20 World Cup final
by Rawle Toney Even as the ICC Venue Inspection team tours the nine host venues for next year’s T20 World Cup, the location for the finals remains unconfirmed. Initially, Kensington Oval, renowned for hosting the 2007 World Cup final between Australia and Sri Lanka and the 2010 T20 World Cup final featuring Australia and England, […]
Nurses at Sir Winston Scott Polyclinic off the job
Nurses attached to the Winston Scott Polyclinic, Jemmotts Lane St Michael have walked out of the facility in protest, citing several grievances. Chief among them, longstanding environmental woes, including leaking roofs, mould, the presence of mouse droppings, mosquitos and other issues. At present, the workers are engaged in talks with their bargaining agent, the National […]