Humphrey: Country owes Phyllis Roett a debt of gratitude
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, has issued the following statement on the passing of Phyllis Roett: So often when we find ourselves in a position where, triggered by death, we pay tribute to an individual of worth, almost automatically we look to focus on their academic or professional achievements. And it’s […]
BAMC operations divested
Following almost five months of discussions between the Barbados Sustainable Energy Cooperative Society Ltd (CoopEnergy Barbados) and the Barbados Agricultural Management Company (BAMC) regarding the government’s planned divestment of assets, officials recently disclosed the outcome of what they term a “sensitive and complex transfer of ownership.” Effective December 19, the former BAMC has been divided […]
Light & Power wants comprehensive regulatory reform
Following the parliamentary debate on the Utilities Regulation (Amendment) Bill, Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) Company is advocating for comprehensive regulatory reform. The company believes that the Bill is specifically crafted to facilitate a competitive procurement process for storage systems and potentially address regulatory inefficiencies that have impeded timely investments crucial for supporting the growth […]
Suriname mother charged with forcing teenage daughter into prostitution
(CMC) – Police in Suriname have charged a 38-year-old mother with human trafficking and matchmaking after she allegedly forced her 15-year-old daughter into having sexual relations with men. Police said that they have also arrested a 34-year-old civil servant after the teenager identified him as one of the customers with whom she had sex for […]
Advocates rally for end to 60-day shelter rule for Caribbean asylum seekers
CMC — The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an umbrella policy and advocacy organisation for more than 200 groups in New York State, spearheaded a “children’s march and rally” at City Hall Park in lower Manhattan, urging New York City Mayor Eric Adams to end the 60-day rule for Caribbean and other asylum seekers to […]
#BTColumn – Communication is the key to success
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dr Basil Springer “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19 One of the inescapable features of the […]
Guyana: UK to send warship to South America amid Venezuela tensions
BBC – The UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of Defence […]
Local charity spreads joy, support community during festive season
Local charity — ThenWhat? — has been spreading joy and supporting the community during the festive season. In a news release the charity announced the successful culmination of its 2023 Food Hamper and Toy Drive. In collaboration with corporate Barbados, private donors, and the generous contributions of two local schools, the charity said it has […]
Christmas in the Square gets new clinic’s backing
The nearly 300 trees twinkling these Yuletide nights in the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Christmas in the Square project have gained extra sparkle from a West Coast luxury medical practice. President Dame Sandra Mason, who is patron of RCS- Barbados, hosted a presentation at State House as Cheryll Belle, the society’s national chair, received a contribution […]
Duke of Edinburgh Programme partners to award Youth with Disabilities
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award (DEIA) Barbados in collaboration with The Deaf Heart Project (DHP) has welcomed its first cohort of youth with disabilities, funded by The Maria Holder Memorial Trust. The first participants of the programme are all students of the Irving Wilson School with varying abilities, including deaf and autistic students. Participants […]