BUT to meet with teachers of St Giles Primary
Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) officials are scheduled to meet with their members at the St Giles Primary School at noon today, following yesterday’s sickout. Read more in tonight’s epaper. Share Tweet Share The post BUT to meet with teachers of St Giles Primary appeared first on Barbados Today.
BNOCL demonstrates commitment to community health
In a heartfelt gesture of community support, the Barbados National Oil Company Limited (BNOCL) was pleased to be a bronze sponsor to the Myeloma, Lymphoma, and Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados (MLLF) 3K Family Fun Walk which took place on Sunday. BNOCL, a leading entity in Barbados’ energy sector, recognises the importance of investing in the […]
Scores of teachers call in sick at two schools
By Sheria Brathwaite Education officials and union leaders were left puzzled by yet another sickout by 50 teachers at two public schools on Wednesday. The Ministry of Education closed The Lester Vaughan School in Cane Garden, St Thomas after 30 teachers called in sick but kept the St Giles Primary School in Ivy, St Michael […]
Fatal stab wound among five injuries on Young’s body, pathologist testifies
Consultant pathologist Dr Corinthia Dupuis testified that during her examination of Oluremi Young’s body, she found five wounds, one of which pierced his abdomen and went as deep as his backbone. Giving evidence in the murder trial of Danny Lamar Husbands in Supreme Court No. 5, the doctor told the 12-member jury that when she […]
Praise, scepticism as senators back Afreximbank deal
Two independent senators have backed the legislation to give diplomatic-level benefits for the Caribbean base of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) here, noting the significance of two regions tied by history. The African Export-Import Bank Bill sets out the conditions for a headquarters agreement for Afreximbank to be domiciled in Barbados, as the senators noted […]
New investment minister vows pursuit of foreign investment
The new junior minister for investment in Mia Mottley’s Cabinet has pledged that Barbados will strategically and aggressively go after foreign investment on his debut in the Senate on Wednesday. As the Upper Chamber took up the African Export-Import Bank Bill after it passed in the House of Assembly, Minister in the Ministry of Economic […]
Legal action being taken against delinquent property owners
By Sheria Brathwaite More Barbadians are being charged under the Health Services Act as the Ministry of Health cracks down on delinquent property owners. In an interview with Barbados TODAY, Deputy Chief Environmental Health Officer Ronald Chapman said the no-nonsense approach that was implemented following a surge in dengue cases and rodent sightings was bearing […]
2024 UWI-RBC Run for the Kids launched
The organisers of the UWI-RBC Run For The Kids are hoping for bigger participation in this year’s eighth staging of the charity event. The 5K run/walk, being held on Sunday, April 14, is an initiative by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill campus […]
Lawyers back Abrahams’ call to repeal ‘camouflage law’
Lawyers have backed Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Abrahams’ call for the wearing of camouflage to be decriminalised. His fellow attorneys have charged that the provision under Section 188 1 (b) of the Defence Act is not only “antiquated” but makes criminals out of citizens when there are more pressing matters for the police to deal […]
Fix at Westmoreland junction improves traffic flow
Following complaints of excessively long wait times at the Westmoreland, St James traffic signal junction, the Electronic Unit of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) has installed new sensors, resulting in shorter waits for motorists travelling along Highway 2A. Electrician with MTW’s Electronic Unit Glenn Clarke explained that the traffic backups were a result […]