BMS issues significant dust haze advisory
A thick plume of Saharan dust haze is currently affecting the island and, as such, persons who suffer from respiratory issues are urged to be on alert as “concentrations are expected to gradually increase throughout the afternoon and peak overnight.” “Persons with respiratory issues or allergies should ensure that they travel with, or have close at […]
UWI workers demand outstanding pay
No money, no work! That’s the message striking staff of the University of the West Indies Cave Hill sent to administrators Wednesday. Despite the assurance that they will receive money owed to them by today, they said they will not return to work until they see the funds in their bank accounts. Throughout the day, […]
UPDATE – Police probe attack in The City
A man in his 40s was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with injuries about his body following an incident at the junction of Pinfold Street and Coleridge Street, The City, which occurred around 8:58 a.m. According to a release from The Barbados Police Service, the injured man “was reported to have suffered from injuries suspected […]
Unlocking digital transformation in agriculture
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Steven Williams One of the more challenging sectors from a regional perspective to achieve progress in digital transformation is agriculture. It has long been overdue for basic information technology integration. While it’s true that some of […]
Police probe attack in The City
Police are on the scene of an incident in the area of Coleridge Street and Pinfold Street, St Michael, which reportedly left one man nursing injuries. More details as they come to hand. (HG) Share Tweet Share The post Police probe attack in The City appeared first on Barbados Today.
Three-month NCF project to help revive community theatre
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has launched a project to rejuvenate community theatre, drawing on talent from the National Peace Programme and communities across Barbados. NCF Theatre Arts Officer Janelle Mitchell told the launch of Wuh ‘en pass yuh ‘en mis yuh: A Bajan Trio on Monday at the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre, that the […]
Boyce wins grand prize in Courts promotion
Coralleen Boyce is $120 000 richer thanks to Courts. She was recently named the grand prize winner in the company’s Merry Mega Makeover Christmas promotion in which 39 other customers also snagged various prizes. Managing Director of the Unicomer (Barbados) Group Trisha Tannis said the promotion was just one of Unicomer’s initiatives to “recognise the […]
Fintech helping boost payment industry
Mastercard, the second-largest payment technology corporation in the world and platinum sponsor of the 2024 Fintech Islands Experience (FiX24), the Caribbean’s premier financial innovation and transformation event, has identified the region as a prominent area to unleash many financial opportunities using technology. Icelsa Diaz, Mastercard Director, Fintechs Business Development, Caribbean, speaking at the recently ended […]
BWU gives green light for industrial action at UWI
Only a last-minute compensation settlement between management and workers at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus will avert strike action on Wednesday. Following a brief work stoppage on Tuesday by employees from various departments – including administration, maintenance, and security – to show their discontent with the university management’s failure to deliver […]
Peace progamme to assist businesses amid concern about robberies
The National Peace Programme (NPP) is being called upon to help businesses protect themselves amid an apparent spike in robberies at gas stations and other establishments. Minister of State in the Office of the Attorney General with responsibility for Crime Prevention Corey Lane said on Tuesday that more is being done to address crime in […]