Countries halts aid to UN agency over allegation staff helped Hamas attack
(BBC) — Several countries including the UK have paused funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. It comes after the agency announced the sacking of several of its staff over allegations they were involved in the October 7 Hamas attacks. The UK government said it was “appalled” by Israel’s allegations. The US, Australia, […]
AOPT calls on Government to meet transportation stakeholders
By Rawle Toney The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) is urging the Barbados Government, specifically the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Water Resources, to engage with stakeholders in the public service vehicle sector to tackle numerous challenges faced by commuters and operators across the island. At a press conference held at the Infinity on […]
Anglican Diocese hosts float parade and rally
The Anglican churches in the St Michael Deanery of the Anglican Diocese of Barbados held a float parade and rally on Saturday under the theme “Celebrating the Mysteries of Christ Through the Seasons,” which aimed to highlight the various seasons of the church’s year. The float parade rolled off at All Souls Church in Bank […]
Local organisation helps youth build confidence through theatre arts classes
A local organisation that offers theatre arts classes for children and teens is on a mission to help them boost their confidence. Mustardseed Productions Inc began their new term on January 15, with Managing Director Natasha Kawasaki promising a safe space for the youth of Barbados in which they can foster their creativity and build […]
CaFa Fair set for Pelican Village
The region’s premier art event, the Caribbean Fine Art Fair (CaFA), returns for its 14th edition in Barbados with a spotlight on the works of over 45 Caribbean and Diaspora contemporary artists as well as fashion, film, performance, and spoken word events scheduled daily. Art enthusiasts worldwide will be able to join CaFA Fair 2024 […]
Barbados to benefit from new testing for genetic eye diseases
Barbadians now have access to testing for genetic eye diseases, as it is readily available on the island for the first time. Dr Charles Pierce is the pioneer behind bringing the testing to the island, after realising the need for more accurate diagnosis in eye diseases among the population. “There has always been this gap […]
BWA experiencing low levels at Christ Church reservoir
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) says residents of some Christ Church and St Philip districts are being impacted by low pressure or a water outage as a result of low reservoir levels being experienced at a facility in Christ Church. Customers in the following areas may affected: Fairview, Dolphin Park, Kingsland, Water Street, Lowlands, Coverley, […]
National Financial Literacy Programme in schools soon
Facilitators for the Ministry of Energy and Business’ National Financial Literacy Expansion Programme have been chosen, and the pilot phase of the new initiative will be launched on January 29. This disclosure has come from the National Coordinator of the Ministry’s financial literacy initiative, David Simpson, who said the 15 facilitators recently underwent an orientation […]
Traffic lights at Westmoreland causing conjestion, say residents
Residents of northern Barbados have expressed concern about the recently installed traffic signals on Highway 2A at the Royal Westmoreland intersection, which they say have caused traffic problems daily. In response to concerns raised by resident Carlos Bignall at the St Lucy Parish Speaks town hall meeting on Thursday, Technical Officer in the Ministry of […]
Barbados heading towards being ‘super-aged’ society
Barbados is fast moving from being an ageing society to becoming an aged society and even super-aged society, Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey said. His comments were based on preliminary results from the latest census showing that two in every five Barbadians are over the age of 50. “One in every […]