#BTColumn – A study in poverty
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Ralph Jemmott The Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration has recently announced its intention to examine the current state of poverty in Barbados. It hopes that by the end of 2024, it will have available data regarding […]
Rowe’s rape trial set for June
The date for the rape trial of former Deputy Speaker of the House and Member of Parliament Neil Rowe has been set for June 11. Rowe was arraigned this morning in the No. 5 Supreme Court before Madam Justice Pamela Beckles. He pleaded not guilty to the charge that he had sexual intercourse with a […]
Road fixes begin in St Thomas
The parish of St Thomas is now benefitting from the government’s Accelerated Mill and Pave Programme. Touring the Arthur Seat area on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources Santia Bradshaw said while Barbadians wanted to see road works all across the country, it had to be done in a […]
BABA highlights strategic plan for exciting 2024 season
BY RAWLE TONEY On Wednesday evening, the Barbados Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) officially launched its 2024 domestic season, marking the commencement of a journey outlined in its Strategic Plan. President Francis Williams, in the presence of distinguished guests including Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith, Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) president Sandra Osborne, […]
Tigers roar to victory at Grazettes Primary
The Cave House White Tigers once again showcased their athletic prowess, registering a commanding victory at the Grazettes Primary School Inter-House Sports event held at the Carlton Playing Field on Wednesday. Maintaining their stronghold on the title for yet another year, the Tigers amassed an impressive 776 points, solidifying their remarkable streak of consecutive victories […]
Caddle touts digital ID’s benefits to public
Settling into her new role as Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Marsha Caddle has urged Barbadians to put aside cynicism and be more confident in technological advances to benefit the nation in 2024 – including digitised identification. But Caddle acknowledged the task of winning public support for the high-tech solutions may be an […]
Allied Universal to acquire J E Security Systems & Services Inc
Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider, has announced the proposed acquisition of the assets of J E Security Systems & Services Inc., a comprehensive guarding and technology provider based in St. Thomas. This proposed acquisition is through Allied Universal’s subsidiary, G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited and is expected to close during […]
Da Silva and Hodge lead West Indies to 266-8 against Australia in day-night test
SOURCE: Associated Press: Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge rallied West Indies to 266-8 against Australia with resolute half-centuries on day one of the day-night test at the Gabba on Thursday. Da Silva (79) and Hodge (71) shared a 149-run stand in almost two sessions in a rare frustrating day for the Australians in a […]
BUT, ministry at odds over St Bartholomew’s closure on Tuesday
Exactly who, how and why St Bartholomew Primary School closed midway through Tuesday is now the subject of fierce contention between the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) and the Ministry of Education. Classes resumed on Wednesday. But union president Rudy Lovell declared there were some inconsistencies in the ministry’s statement on what transpired at the […]
GIS sickout prompts NUPW questions about merger with information agency
By Ryan Gilkes The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) has made an urgent call for talks with the public service and information ministries, saying that the merger of two government information agencies – one with a 66-year track record in getting out the government’s message, the other a six-year-old creation of the Mia Mottley […]