PGDFF Caribbean Spreading Holiday Cheer
Christmas came early at the Child Care Board as they received holiday baskets with books from the Prince Godwill D Fomusoh Foundation (PGDFF) and food vouchers from Chefette specifically aimed at providing healthier options like salads and grilled food for the kids. Director of the Child Care Board Roseanne Richards accepted the gifts presented by […]
#BTSpeakingOut – Have more babies. It’s no joke
Blows below the belt have no place in what should be a serious national discussion, but this kind of response is fast becoming who we are. We dodge critical issues by labelling, ridiculing, and undermining those who attempt to bring serious concerns to the front burner, whether it be the Samoa Agreement, LGBT issues or, […]
Flash flood warning in effect for Barbados
This alert message is valid from 11:35 am Friday 22nd December 2023 and will be TERMINATED at 6:00 pm Friday 22nd December 2023 or sooner if conditions warrant. A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring […]
Five honoured in AG’s anti-crime initiative
Five people have received awards for their acts of valour and civic duty from the Office of the Attorney General at an awards ceremony that unveiled the Gaining Stripes programme, which is aimed at promoting positive societal contributions and inspiring others to follow suit. Two young customs officers were recognised for their instrumental role in […]
ILO Report: Employment back to pre-COVID-19 levels
The labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, almost four years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, show a full recovery in their employment rates. However, these are still characterised by the persistence of gender gaps, youth unemployment, informality, and loss of purchasing power of wages, the ILO Regional Office said when it […]
BTMI unveils ‘Feels Like Summer’ campaign
A holiday promotional campaign for Barbadian tourism has been launched to entice visitors to explore the island’s beauty and warmth by offering exclusive digital credits. As the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) seeks to lure more visitors here next year during the usual slump that follows the end of the winter tourist season on April […]
Paul warns against indiscriminate imports that could hurt sector
The government’s bid to bolster food security appeared to clash with the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) on Thursday as the head of the farmers group urged the Mia Mottley administration to shun “reckless” imports of food from CARICOM neighbours. A day after Surinamese Minister of Agriculture Parmanand Sewdien said 10 000 kilogrammes of fruits and […]
Dame Sandra speaks on robbery, appeals for more respect for elderly
President Dame Sandra Mason used her toast to the nation’s latest centenarian to urge younger Barbadians to engage more with their elders, not only to learn more about history but to develop respect for elders and those in authority. Commenting on the recent robbery of two elderly women at a bus stop outside the Frank […]
Tech degrees to be offered in TVET system overhaul
Minister of Education Kay McConney has unveiled plans for an overhaul of the nation’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system that would include the offering of technical degrees. She told the annual Christmas luncheon and staff awards of the TVET Council that forthcoming legislation to allow for technical degrees would mark a shift […]
Port extends hours amid cargo surge
The Bridgetown Port began extending its closing hours Thursday evening among other measures to ensure timely cargo deliveries amid a notable surge in volumes. From Thursday until Saturday, operating hours were 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with the facility remaining open through the weekend to facilitate the delivery of personal and commercial cargo, according to […]