Humphrey hosts Christmas party for constituents
Minister of Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey hosted a Christmas party for his constituents at the Graydon Sealy School on Sunday. The fun-filled party saw children playing musical chairs, had their faces painted and enjoying horse back rides. They also had a special surprise appearance from Santa Claus who handed out goodies. One resident, 45-year-old Compton […]
US Congress legislators want end to armed foreign intervention in Haiti
CMC – Several United States (US) legislators are calling on the Biden administration to withdraw United States support for an armed foreign intervention in Haiti, as the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country gets ready to observe its 220th anniversary of independence on January 1, next year. Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke and Ayanna Pressley, joined four […]
Companies announce partnership to release dengue-fighting mosquitoes in the Caribbean
(AP) — Two private companies announced Friday a partnership to release mosquitoes across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, bred with a bacterium that blocks the dengue virus as the region fights a record number of cases. Orbit Services Partners Inc., a company registered in Barbados, is partnering with Verily, a San Francisco-based health technology company, for the project. The […]
NCF brings Christmas cheer with Carols in Town
As Christmas Day approaches, the spirit of cheer will be brought to each of the island’s towns through a series of mini concerts hosted by the National Cultural Foundation (NCF). The first installment of Carols in Town took place Saturday night at Independence Square, The City. Although technical difficulties caused a delay in the start, […]
Flash flood watch in effect
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash flood watch for the island. A flash flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than six hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it […]
Diplomatic skills, negotiating expertise can avert military conflict- P.J Patterson
SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner: Former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson says the Western Hemisphere can now breathe “a welcome sigh of relief” on the outcome of the summit in St Vincent and the Grenadines, which was convened to dispel tensions between Guyana and Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo region. On Thursday, although the leaders of Guyana and […]
Salt century as England fightback stuns West Indies in T20
(AFP) — Phil Salt smashed a brilliant unbeaten century as England defeated West Indies by seven wickets to keep their Twenty20 international series alive in Grenada on Saturday. Salt led an improbable English fightback with 109 not out while middle order batsman Harry Brook also emerged as a hero with an unbeaten 31 as England […]
Salvation Army steps up Christmas Kettle Appeal
The Salvation Army has set itself the mammoth goal of $850 000 for their 2023/2024 Christmas Kettle Appeal. Earmarked as their primary fundraising event, the organisation created some hype with a head-to-head battle between soca stars Anderson ‘Mr Blood’ Armstrong and Michael ‘Mikey’ Mercer at the Warrens branch of Massy supermarket. On Saturday afternoon the […]
Barbadians encouraged to make a budget and follow it
As Barbadians go shopping this holiday season, the National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP), is urging them to plan, make a budget and exercise control. Consultant to the Ministry of Energy and Business’ Financial Literacy initiative and its National Coordinator, David Simpson, is encouraging those celebrating the season to do everything “responsibly and in moderation”. Simpson […]