Hot ICE as promoters expand and deliver great experience
It was the hottest ICE ever – literally and figuratively. Heat from the daytime sun combined with lots of heat for the annual Boxing Day fete, ICE All-White Breakfast Inclusive Party held at L’Belle Lawns, Lower Estate. It was exactly as the promoters advertised: “A fully loaded entertainment package and culinary experience.” Great music, great […]
St Vincent Gulfstream Crash: No survivors found as missing plane located
Relief mixed with profound sadness washed over St Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday as the missing Gulfstream aircraft N337LR was located after six days of an agonizing search. However, the discovery brought no joy, as the site revealed a tragic crash, dashing hopes of finding survivors among those on board. The G-III model aircraft, […]
British warship in Guyana waters, fanning tensions with Venezuela
(AFP) — A British warship arrived off the coast of Guyana on Friday, further fueling tensions over a territorial dispute with Venezuela, which has launched a major military exercise in response to what it termed an “unacceptable” threat. Venezuela and Guyana have been locked in a land dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region which makes […]
Guardian Group, NCB spread Christmas cheer at Nightengale Children’s Village
The compound of the Nightengale Children’s Village was brought alive with excitement and good cheer recently as Guardian Group and NCB Capital Markets Barbados Limited staff surprised the little ones with Christmas presents. The arrival of the truckload of gifts and the delivery team’s rhythmic Christmas carolling delighted the children and caregivers alike. The Shoebox […]
Tom Wilkinson: The Full Monty actor dies at 75
(BBC) — British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for films like The Full Monty, Shakespeare In Love and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died suddenly aged 75. Wilkinson won a Bafta for 1997’s The Full Monty, and reprised the role of Gerald when a Disney+ streaming series revisited the characters 26 years on. He received […]
DLP pays tribute to Gwyneth
By Steve Blackett, General Secretary of the Democratic Labour Party and former Minister of Culture Several years ago, Gwyneth Squires, a Trinidadian by birth, came to and made Barbados her home. The advent of the Crop Over Festival and the inclusion of masquerade depicted in Kadooment brought her and her amazing talent and vision to […]
BWU secures major wages and conditions improvements for CAH employees
Deputy General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union, Dwaine Paul, has announced significant advancements following a successful lobby with the Caribbean Aircraft Handling (CAH) team. These improvements encompass the regularization of over 100 workers from part-time to full-time employment, retroactive pay adjustments, salary increases in line with government standards, and revisions to terms and conditions […]
BFTA president urges Barbadians to protect children from media exploitation
In the wake of deeply concerning events, the Barbados Film & Television Association (BFTA) on Saturday issued an urgent plea to the public. BFTA President Jamal Slocombe emphasizes the critical need to safeguard our children by refraining from circulating any form of media content involving minors. According to the BFTA, recent distressing reports have highlighted […]
Guyana recruiting Cuban nurses to deal with shortage
(CMC) – Guyana on Friday said it will seek to recruit 200 nurses from Cuba next year as the country moves to deal with a shortage of locally trained nurses . Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, speaking at an end of year news conference, told reporters that 80 Cuban nurses had been recruited this year […]
2023 year of growth, challenge, say political scientists
Two political scientists say 2023 should be remembered as a year of growth and stability in the economy, while expressing hope that the Mia Mottley administration’s New Year resolutions will include tackling the cost of living and inefficiencies in the public service. In an interview with Barbados TODAY, Devaron Bruce and Dr Kristina Hinds highlighted […]