Recognition for teen swimmers who saved UK couple from drowning
Two teenage swimmers who saved a British couple from drowning on Wednesday have come in for recognition from the Democratic Labour Party youth arm — the Young Democrats. The story of Canadians Zoe Ireland-Meklensek, 13, and Emma Bassermann , 14, was highlighted by Barbados TODAY last week. They were swimming at the Barbados Beach Club in Maxwell, […]
Financial assistance needed to support programmes for Barbadian youth
The Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Counselling for Personal Development, Shawn Clarke, has called on the government for financial assistance to support their programmes for Barbadian youth. Clarke made this appeal during the organisation’s Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Barbados on Saturday. He said the body provided essential services to improve the well-being of individuals, […]
#BTColumn – Ralph Gonsalves and that Guyana Venezuela map
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY by Sir Ronald Sanders The New Year broke over Guyana with Guyanese everywhere deeply worried about the intentions of the Nicolas Maduro government in Venezuela which, through various communiqués and public statements and action, appeared to be […]
#BTColumn – On New Year resolutions
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dr Basil Springer “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 Shortly before I moved […]
BCEN wants greater protection for consumers using online banking services
Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) is calling for further public discourse and disclosure to ensure even greater consumer protection for consumers using online banking services. BCEN said this call is being made because there is reason to believe and evidence to support that as of Saturday, January 6, a commercial bank in Barbados, already involved […]
Gladiola are Super Cup champions
By Adriel ‘Woody’ Richard BWU-Super Blend Gladiola are the champions of the BCA Super Cup. Discarded Barbados and West Indies pacer Miguel Cummins followed up half-centuries from stalwart Randy Thomas and left-handed opener Shomario De Peiza with a destructive opening spell to propel the Rices, St Philip-based side to a 127-run win under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern […]
#BTSpeakingOut – Consider mini-power grids
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Michael Ray The chickens have come home to roost. Some years ago when this letter-writer had an issue with the Barbados Light & Power Company, it was drawn to both the company and the regulator that […]
#BTColumn – To serve and protect: Not just for police
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dennis De Peiza The motto ‘To serve and protect’ is known to be associated with the work of the police across the globe. Based on international, regional and local media coverage and that of social media […]
Flights cancelled as regulator grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s over blowout
(BBC) — Thousands of passengers face flight cancellations after major US airlines grounded dozens of Boeing jets after a mid-flight blowout over Oregon. The US aviation regulator said 171 Boeing 737 Max 9s must be grounded for checks after part of an Alaska Airlines plane’s fuselage fell off on Friday. Alaska said flight disruptions are […]
Cabinet reshuffle is a white elephant, DLP Leader says
Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Leader Dr Ronnie Yearwood has responded to the Cabinet reshuffle announced Saturday by Prime Minister Mia Mottley. The following statement was issued by Yearwood Saturday evening: Today brings us to the end of the Christmas season and the Prime Minister of Barbados has once again reshuffled her Cabinet. Sadly, the Prime […]