Barbados Workers’ Union slams BHTA for misleading advertisement
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has responded to a recent full-page advertisement taken out by the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) in various media outlets and social media platforms. The BWU criticized the BHTA for spreading what it terms “their own facts” through a paid advertisement campaign in the aftermath of the announcement of […]
Bill Hayes: Days of Our Lives star dies
(BBC) — The US actor Bill Hayes, who starred in the soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than five decades, has died at the age of 98. He first portrayed the character of Doug Williams in 1970 and also met his wife, the actress Susan Seaforth Hayes, while filming the series. Last June, […]
Roadworks from Crab Hill to Archers Bay start Monday
The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is advising residents and motorists that roadworks will begin Monday from Crab Hill to Archers Bay, St Lucy under the Accelerated Mill and Pave Programme. Milling, which is the removal of the existing asphalt, followed by paving will be executed by MTW’s contractor Infra Construction Inc., from 7:30 […]
Raza helps Zimbabwe knock 143 in Sri Lanka T20
(AFP)— A captain’s knock by Sikandar Raza enabled Zimbabwe to post 143 for five after being put into bat in the first T20 against Sri Lanka in Colombo Sunday. Raza posted his 13th half-century in T20 internationals, fighting a lone battle to help his side post a competitive total. Raza reached his half-century off 38 […]
#BTColumn – Action on criminal gangs and guns urgent
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. Sir Ronald Sanders Ecuador, once celebrated for its tranquillity, now finds itself at the epicentre of a distressing surge in gang violence, its streets marred by the ominous shadow of armed groups who are fuelled by the […]
100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza
(BBC) — One hundred days ago, the previously unthinkable happened in Israel. A state, born out of adversity and war only 75 years ago, woke up to what some have since described as a threat to its very existence. On Saturday night, in Tel Aviv, the events of 7 October were commemorated by thousands of […]
Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town
(Reuters) — A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on Sunday, with molten lava flows reaching the outskirts of a small fishing town by midafternoon, setting some houses alight, although the town was evacuated earlier and no people were in danger, authorities said. Fountains of molten rock and smoke spewed from fissures in the ground across […]
Settlers to face Voyagers in BIM 10 final
Voyagers upset last year’s losing finalists Guardians by 65 runs to set up a date with Settlers in the final of the BIM 10 Cricket 2023 on Sunday at the Desmond Haynes Oval. After rising from the bottom of the standings at the halfway stage, Voyagers will look to unseat the defending champions who flattened […]
#BTColumn – Safe work in public transport
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Dennis De Peiza The employment of persons in a country is often seen as a national priority to the growth and productivity of the economy. Alongside that is the need to establish an efficient transport system. […]
Christine Barrow adjudged Best Entrant at the 26th FCLE Awards
Christine Barrow was the top entrant in the 26th Frank Collymore Literary Endowment competition for her prose fiction work, “Rainbow Window.” She was awarded the $7 500 second prize, however, as the judges declined to award a first place. Third prize went to poet Elizabeth Best, who took home $5 000 for “Shak-Shak (A Woman’s […]