Barbados Red Cross hosts successful Men’s Wellness Day
By Rawle Toney Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kenneth George, has commended the coordinated efforts of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Barbados Red Cross Society for the successful Men’s Wellness Day held on Saturday at the Red Cross’ Warrens facility. The event attracted a significant number of men from across the island who […]
Statement by PM Mottley on the passing of former Commissioner of Police Grantley Watson
It is with a deep and genuine sense of sadness and respect that I extend sympathy to the family of Mr Grantley Watson. Mr Watson, having served as Commissioner of Police of the then Royal Barbados Police Force from 1995 to 2003 — the pinnacle of just short of four decades in the service — […]
Pinelands victorious in their 2nd game of BABA Premier League
Pinelands easily dismissed the efforts of the Lakers to win their second game of the Co-operators General Insurance, Barbados Amateur Basketball Association Premier League at the Barbados Community College on Friday evening. The 119-69 beating was in keeping with the high scoring trend set by the defending champions last season. Led by Kiserian Adams with […]
#BTColumn – The Evolution of the Job Market
In a world where change is inevitable, it comes as no surprise that the face of the employment sector is undergoing a continued metamorphosis. The changing demographic in the workforce has come about primarily because of an ageing workforce. The interest of employers in attracting young and enterprising workers who are said to have new […]
5.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Trinidad and Tobago
(CMC) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 was felt in sections of the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday afternoon. According to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre, the quake, with a depth of 55 km, was felt at 2:33 p.m. (local time). The tremor was also […]
Barbados gets its first shared-use mechanics facility
Barbados now has its first shared-use mechanics facility built to provide roadside mechanics with a convenient commercial space in which to ply their trade. The Bay Grazettes, constructed by Export Barbados (BIDC) at Grazettes Industrial Estate, offers 10 purpose-built spacious workshop areas with amenities for mechanics to operate in clusters and take their operations to […]
Fogging schedule for February 5 – 9
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will target the parishes of St Philip and St Michael for fogging this week. The team will be in St Philip for the first four days of the week before moving onto communities in St Michael. On Monday, February 5, the Unit will spray College Savannah 1 & […]
DLP announces shadow cabinet
Leader of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Dr Ronnie Yearwood on Saturday revealed the party’s newly appointed shadow ministers, describing it as a “watershed” moment. Taking charge of economic affairs is Yearwood himself. Yearwood’s office will also oversee matters concerning health. The other portfolios have been distributed as follows: Michael Lashley – Legal Affairs. Richard […]
Former Commissioner of Police Grantley Watson has died
Former Commissioner of Police Grantley Watson has died. Police Public Affairs and Communication Officer Inspector Rodney Inniss disclosed that Watson passed away after 7 p.m. on Saturday at his home surrounded by family members. He was 80 years old. Watson, regarded as a top crime sleuth served as the island’s crime chief from 1995 to […]