Senator: Teach students the Afro-centric principles of Kwanzaa
A government senator is suggesting that the Afro-centric principles of Kwanzaa should be taught in Barbados’ primary, secondary, and tertiary educational institutions. Special Advisor on Culture and Cultural Heritage in the Division of Culture, Senator John King, made that call while delivering the feature address during Kwanzaa celebrations at the Ngozi Farm and Cultural Sanctuary […]
Countries say hello to 2024
(iNews) — The world has begun ringing in the New Year with fireworks and celebrations, led by the Pacific island nation of Kiribati at 10 a.m. GMT. New Zealand’s capital, Auckland, welcomed 2024 with an impressive fireworks display at the city’s tallest building, the Sky Tower, which lit up in different colours. Sydney’s famous pryotechnics […]
Errol Clarke Associates: Personal cheque to Bradshaw ‘not made with any intent of receiving favours’
The company at the centre of a personal cheque made payable to Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resource Santia Bradshaw for $7 500 has responded to the controversy. The cheque was written by the civil engineering firm Errol Clarke Associates. It was subsequently stolen by Tyrone St Elmo Holford who attempted to cash it. […]
Woman in custody on suspicion of drug possession: police
Police have confirmed that a woman is in custody on suspicion of drug possession. The woman arrived on a flight from Canada on Saturday. Investigations are ongoing. Share Tweet Share The post Woman in custody on suspicion of drug possession: police appeared first on Barbados Today.
#BTColumn – CARICOM: Smallness and separateness won’t do
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Sir Ronald Sanders As we stand at the threshold of 2024, gazing upon the dawn of a new year with uncertainty, the time has come for a profound reflection on the trajectory of the 15 Caribbean […]
#BTColumn – Christmas over the years
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dr Basil Springer “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to whom his favour rests.” – Luke 2:14 As I reflect on the Christmas season, I am drawn to the multifaceted beauty […]
American man jailed for allegedly trafficking over 100 ‘ghost guns’ to Dominican Republic
(CMC) – A 36-year-old American man has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for allegedly trafficking over 100 untraceable “ghost guns” to the Dominican Republic, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York has said. Attorney Damian Williams, the son of a Jamaican-born physician, said that Robert Alcantara was […]
#BTSpeakingOut – Apartheid, not peace in Palestine
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Lalu Hanuman I would like to respond to the letter in your December 7 edition, captioned You will never look at Gaza the same way again by Jonathan Ben-Cnaan, Barbados’ Honorary Consul based in Israel, which […]
BWA making installation in St Peter, some connected facilities will be offline
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is advising residents in St Peter, St Lucy, St James and St Andrew that on Wednesday, January 3, it will be making an installation at a station in St Peter. As a result, some connected facilities will be offline to allow crews to carry out the work. This work may […]
Pelicans take flight against Warriors
Pelicans, inspired by a sterling captain’s knock by Carlos Brathwaite, lifted themselves from the bottom of the point standing by defeating fellow cellar dwellers Warriors by six wickets on day four of the BIM 10 cricket tournament at the Desmond Haynes Oval on Saturday. Having been sent in to bat, Warriors rallied to 104 for […]