BWA crews complete emergency repairs in St Philip
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to update residents of some Christ Church and St Philip areas that emergency repairs on a ruptured 16-inch main in the vicinity of Woodbourne, St Philip have been completed. Customers in the affected districts can expect the water supply to return to normal gradually. The Barbados Water Authority apologises […]
Oistins Bay Garden — ‘a cultural hub and a culinary arena’
By Simone Tull As one of the island’s most renowned tourist destinations, Oistins Bay Garden offers more than meets the eye at first glance. Adding to its distinctive charm is the array of arts and craft carefully tucked away behind the bustling food stalls, accentuated by the sense of community among the proprietors operating there. […]
#BTColumn – Getting – and staying – on the right financial path
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5 By Dr Basil Springer As we journey through 2024, riding the waves toward spiritual and personal well-being, we must anchor our New Year’s resolutions in sound financial management. Before January ends, let’s commit to mastering the art […]
US reiterates support for multinational security support mission to Haiti
(CMC) — The United States has reiterated its support for a multinational security support (MSS) mission to restore peace and security in Haiti, even as the Kenya High Court last Friday ruled against sending troops to the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country. “We reaffirm our support of ongoing international efforts to deploy a multinational security […]
#BTColumn – Checking in on standards in hospitality sector
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dennis De Peiza In countries where there is a high dependency on tourism, the hotel and hospitality sector is one of the largest employment and income-generating business activities. People are extremely important to the success generated […]
Caribbean tax administrators to meet in St Lucia
(CMC) — The annual general assembly and technical conference of the Caribbean Organization of Tax Administrators (COTA) is scheduled to take place in St Lucia in July. The Director for Economic Policy and Development at the Guyana-based Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretariat, Evelyn Wayne, said issues and solutions relating to the impact of the international tax […]
Police: Several ‘ruthless individuals’ wanted in connection with serious criminal activity
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is appealing to the public for information which may assist in identifying a group of “ruthless individuals involved in serious criminal activity”. Police shared a video Sunday morning, which appears to show individuals pointing guns and people as they ran from an establishment. In a news release TBPS said several […]
QEH commits to provision of care for cancer patients
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is assuring the public that it remains dedicated to the well-being of patients, and is taking every measure to provide the best possible health care. Following the departure of the former consultant for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at the QEH, a decision was made by his replacement to discontinue the […]
Historic test win: West Indies beat Australia by eight runs
SOURCE: ABC: West Indies rookie Shamar Joseph has torn through Australia’s batting line-up, taking seven wickets to power his team to an enthralling eight-run win at the Gabba. Australia looked set for a straightforward victory at 2-113, chasing 216 for victory, but Joseph took seven of the last eight wickets in just his second Test […]
BWA conducting emergency repairs in St Philip
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) says it is currently conducting emergency repairs on a ruptured 16-inch main in the vicinity of Woodbourne, St Philip. The BWA says it Hampton Station had to be taken offline in order for this repair to be conducted. Unfortunately, customers in the same areas in Christ Church and St Philip […]