Political scientist not surprised by Ralph Thorne’s move to opposition
Political scientist Devaron Bruce says he is not surprised by Ralph Thorne’s move to the opposition benches. Barbados TODAY understands that Thorne — the Member of Parliament for Christ Church South — has severed ties with the incumbent Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration to become the Opposition Leader. Though Thorne could not be reached to […]
Dozens march in protest against proposed Cybercrime Bill
Scores of Barbadians took to the streets of Bridgetown on Saturday to protest and lodge their objections to the proposed Cybercrime Bill 2024. The march, which began just after 10 a.m. on the outskirts of Kensington Oval, made its way through the heart of The City and concluded at Independence Square, where a number of […]
#BTColumn – Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts should not be chess pieces
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Sir Ronald Sanders If governments around the world have become confused about support for Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russian aggression, the US Congress is responsible. Over recent weeks, a contentious […]
BCEN calls on Government to address escalating prices
Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) is calling on the government to consider the question of price sensitivity in Barbados and how the information could be used to benefit consumers. In a statement on Saturday BCEN said it continues to be concerned about the trend of escalating prices in Barbados in the first quarter of the […]
#BTColumn – Better bosses are socially responsible, too
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Dennis De Peiza Those in the leadership or management of organisations and enterprises should be aware that the power of accountability lies in their ability to help the body achieve its goals and build better relationships. […]
Former DEA informant sentenced to life for assassination of Haitian president
CMC – A former informant for the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Joseph Vincent, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for his role in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise. Vincent, a Haitian-American national, admitted to helping plot to kill Moïse in his home in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, including […]
#BTColumn – From Vision to Impact: Reflecting on two decades of CMEx
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Dr Basil Springer “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27 In my previous column on November 5, 2023, I shared how a wave […]
Frontline Trading donates to Barbados Cancer Society Breast Screening Programme
Frontline Trading has donated $800 to the Breast Screening Programme of the Barbados Cancer Society. This event occurred at the Barbados Cancer Society headquarters on Henry’s Lane, Collymore Rock, on January 31. Frontline Trading’s Marketing Manager, Patrick Niles presented the cheque to Karen Catwell, Office Manager of the Breast Screening Programme. Niles explained that the […]
COURT CALL
The following persons are asked to report to Supreme Court No. 5A at the Supreme Court Complex, Whitepark Road, St Michael, on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 9 a.m.: Ricardo Knight – Stevenson Land, Kew Road, Bank Hall, St Michael Shani Benjamin – Garnett Street, St Michael Dwayne Omar Cave –Lower Estate, St George Atiba […]
Maloney to pay $6 000 in compensation
A St Michael man who threw a rock through the windshield of a woman’s car before stealing the vehicle and assaulting a man while trying to rob him has three months in which to pay his victims $3 000 each or face a three-year stint at Dodds Prison. In addition, Justice Randall Worrell ordered Romario […]