BAS head: Agrofest a ‘success’ despite incident
President of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) James Paul has dubbed the staging of the three-day Agrofest agricultural exhibition as a success, despite an “incident” during one of the exhibition’s concert events that he said could have marred the event’s reputation. An altercation broke out on Saturday night during the soca concert, the final event […]
Career guidance for Frederick Smith Secondary students
Students at Frederick Smith Secondary School got a glance into the world of work on Tuesday during the school’s career showcase. Around 30 booths, including those showcasing dental care, disc jockeying, tattoo artistry, the automotive industry, animal grooming services, and public services such as the Barbados Defence Force and Barbados Police Service, were set up […]
Centenarian has reputation of service to God, man
Barbados’ latest centenarian, David Gordon Murray, has been described as a product of his era, a man of faith, and a giving soul. Murray, an accountant by trade, celebrated his big day on Tuesday in the presence of his church family and President Dame Sandra Mason at the Homestead Senior Citizens Residence, King’s Walk, Marine […]
We’re in denial over population decline. Time to face facts.
There is no other way to put it: Barbados is experiencing a demographic shift that is leading to a declining and rapidly ageing population. The birth rate has fallen from two births per woman in 2000 to 1.7 in 2020, according to the most recently available figures. Barbadians are not only having fewer children but […]
Energy Ministry: No truth to claims petrol prices adjusted
The Ministry of Energy and Business (MEB) has described as “fake news” information circulating on social media claiming that there has been a price adjustment for petroleum products, dated February 17, 2024. The ministry has advised that the last price adjustment for petroleum products was September 3, 2023, while liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products were […]
Energy ministry denies petrol price adjustment claims
The Ministry of Energy and Business (MEB) has described as “fake news” information circulating on social media platforms claiming that there has been a price adjustment for petroleum products, dated February 17, 2024. The Ministry has advised that the last price adjustment for petroleum products was September 3, 2023, while liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products were changed […]