Expert butchers demonstrate meat cutting techniques at Agrofest
The University of the West Indies (UWI) had an intriguing exhibit for the patrons at Agrofest to enjoy. Three expert butchers gave a live demonstration of how to cut select pieces of meat. What made the session even more fun and fulfilling was the prizes to be won. Once you answered a question correctly you […]
President Sandra Mason visits Agrofest
President Dame Sandra Mason is no stranger to Agrofest. She has been taking a tour of the annual agricultural exhibition held at Queen’s Park, St Michael, since 2018. This year she wore an African print dress styled with a black handbag in the shape of a clock that accurately told the time. This brave youngster […]
Priest, six brothers kidnapped in Haiti
(CMC) – An investigation is underway following reports that a priest and six brothers from the congregation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Haiti were kidnapped by armed individuals on Friday morning. The men were reportedly headed to the mission of the Jean XXIII School in the town of Bicentenaire. “We pray for their release […]
Health Ministry: No mosquito breeding at old Silver Sands Hotel
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed that following inspections carried out at the old Silver Sands Hotel in Christ Church, there is no mosquito breeding taking place in the pool located on the property. Furthermore, health officials said they were aware of the disquiet it has caused among residents in the area, and […]
St Vincent, Grenada police probe suspected murder of US sailors by escaped prisoners
CMC – Detectives from St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada were on Friday combing a catamaran for evidence as they investigate the disappearance of two United States sailors. The sailors, whose names have not been released, are said to have been aboard the yacht ‘Simplicity’ when it was allegedly stolen in Grenada on Sunday […]
How do we beat the black man’s ‘curse’?
Sixty years before our independence in 1966, there were several black-owned businesses established in Barbados, many of which operated in Roebuck Street in Bridgetown [1]. However, once the owners died, the businesses normally closed shortly thereafter. This difficult conversation describes this black man’s curse. Black-owned business owners tended to use their profits to educate their […]
CLEANING SMARTLY – Big city ideas for small island problems?
INDORE – This is a city in west-central India, with a population of about 3.5 million – more than 12 times that of Barbados. And parts of it are virtually litter-free. Despite the bustling streets and the hive of activity, you are hard-pressed to find a bottle, candy wrapping, a used shopping bag on the […]
Gov’t ‘moving to give Third Sector second chance’
By Ryan Gilkes The Third Sector – non-governmental organisations (NGOs) including community groups, voluntary organisations, faith and equalities groups, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, and community interest organisations – is critical to development, the minister for the third sector, Colin Jordan, has said. Speaking this week at a workshop on governance and leadership for high-performing boards […]
Six Men’s folk told land ownership delay ‘will end’
Fifty years on, the residents of Six Men’s, St Peter are still pleading with the government for the legal rights to the land on which they live. And Prime Minister Mia Mottley has given an assurance that this time, the government she leads will be the last they will have to approach. She acknowledged that […]
PM allocates more money for road fix, Bradshaw welcomes move
By Ryan Gilkes An extra $5 million has been pumped into the ongoing Mill and Pave road programme, earning the gratitude of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw to her boss – Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Following the announcement from Mottley on the significance of the funds, Bradshaw noted their […]