BWA completes urgent repair of leak in Haggatt Hall, St Michael
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to update that its crews completed the repair of a leak on a 10-inch main in Haggatt Hall, St. Michael this afternoon. The water supply is expected to return to normal gradually in any St. Michael areas impacted earlier by the urgent work. The Barbados Water Authority thanks its […]
Central Bank advises that commercial Banks are not to charge for ACH transactions
The Central Bank of Barbados is confirming media reports that it has directed commercial banks not to impose fees on electronic transactions made through the automated clearing house (ACH), including the real-time payments (RTP) system. On January 2, 2024, the Bank issued a circular to commercial banks advising them that fees are not to be […]
Man who posted indecent photo of ex ordered to participate in peace programme
The man who was remanded to Dodds after posting an indecent photo of his former girlfriend on Whatsapp returned to the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, saying that the time he had spent behind bars made him “reflect on what I was doing that was wrong”. Brian Antonio Hinds was sombre as he reappeared […]
PM, House Speaker hosts party for youth of their St Michael constituencies
Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Speaker of the House of Assembly Arthur Holder teamed up yet again – not on the floor of the chamber but at the National Botanical Gardens – for an annual party with children from their two constituencies, St Michael North East and St Michael Central. Reflecting on the event, Mottley, […]
21 new COVID-19 cases; no deaths
There were 21 new COVID-19 cases but no deaths were recorded over the one-month period just before Christmas, according to the latest statistics provided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Of the 333 test results received from November 25 to December 22, 2023, there were 21 positives, one of which was in a person […]
Scores pay tribute to late educator Graydon Sealy
A day before former educator Graydon Sealy receives a final farewell, family, former colleagues, and students took one last moment to gaze in admiration at the man they credited with transforming their lives. Scores packed the Mannie Bowen Auditorium at the Graydon Sealy Secondary School chatting away as they reflected on the memories of the […]
Weir: Sugar workers to be back at work by mid-January with increased pay
In a matter of weeks, the 300-plus severed Barbados Agricultural Management Company Co. Ltd (BAMC) workers will be rehired under two new co-operative-owned firms and are slated to get increased wages, Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir said Tuesday. At the same time, the Barbados Co-operative & Credit Union League Limited (BCCULL) is in full support […]
Cooke-Alleyne sworn in as island’s newest judge
Becoming a High Court judge is a dream come true for Justice Barbara Cooke-Alleyne. The renowned attorney-at-law who was sworn in office on Tuesday at State House told reporters that she was finally living the dream she longed for since she was a little girl. With a wide grin, she said: “I am excited. I’m […]
RELIEF COMING
With four and a half more months to serve in his position, Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham is confident that the backlog in the court system will soon be significantly reduced thanks to new legislative changes on the horizon. However, he said a lack of resources in the system remains a major setback. Speaking to […]
MP’s daughter on drug, money laundering charges
The 21-year-old daughter of Member of Parliament Neil Rowe has been granted $75 000 bail on drug and money laundering charges. Tonneil Neshan Rashida Rowe, of Kew Road, Tudor Bridge, St Michael, appeared before Magistrate Carolyn Ward Sargeant in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after being charged in connection with almost a quarter-million […]