Cayman Airways Service to end Summer 2024
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has announced that direct services between Barbados and Grand Cayman provided by Cayman Airways will conclude on July 3rd, 2024, with the service being initially reduced to once weekly after May 17th, 2024 when the Thursday/Friday rotation will cease. According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BTMI, Andrea […]
Update: CXC Investigating Concerns Around Distribution of CSEC Principles of Accounts Paper 02 at Specific Centres
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has commenced investigations into circumstances surrounding an issue which occurred with the distribution of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®) Principles of Accounts Paper 02, at specific centres. CXC® understands that any uncertainty around examinations can cause anxiety and we wish to assure candidates and parents that these matters are […]
Unmasking Rogue Dental Practitioners: Protecting Yourself from Unregistered Providers
In the dynamic realm of dental care, individuals continuously seek means to augment their smiles and maintain optimum oral health. Yet, amid the array of legitimate dental practitioners, a troubling phenomenon persists – the proliferation of shady rogue dental providers operating beyond the confines of legality and safety. These unregistered individuals pose a significant threat […]
Stunning vocals at Pure Jazz Ladies in Concert
Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2024 is the place to be. The sold-out Pure Jazz — Ladies in Concert, held at The Pavilion on the Ramp, was a magical experience with soul-stirring performances that evoked a feeling of deep appreciation for the genre. The four leading ladies, Shannon Pinel, Christa Bailey, Vaughnette Bigford and […]
Defending netball champs yet to drop a game
C.O. Williams Rangers are proving to be the sheriffs of the Barbados Netball Association’s Premier League. The defending champions extended their unbeaten run to six games while handing St Barnabas Netball Club their first loss at the Netball Stadium on Wednesday night. Led by goal shoot Damia Walrond, Rangers extended their lead at the top […]
‘More men seeking cancer tests’
More Barbadian men are coming forward to get tested for prostate cancer, according to officials of a cancer-fighting charity. After several years of pleading with men to come forward and have their prostates tested, the signs point to a drastic change in behaviour, said Cancer Support Services’ spokesman Antoine Williams as he spoke to reporters […]
Consumer reps warn of huge electricity bill hikes
Three intervenors representing consumer interests and the green energy industry in the rate battle with the Barbados Light & Power Company have warned Barbadians to brace for a substantial increase in electricity bills, with at least one suggesting a jump as high as 26.2 per cent. The warning comes after the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) […]
What the governor doesn’t know about crypto
Cryptocurrency is too complicated for the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados to understand. In fact, he told reporters recently: “When it’s complicated, I stay away from it.” Good old cash and some bank notes are what he favours and recommends. It’s the newest fashion and it does not mean we, whoever we are, […]
We’re following the Pied Piper’s noisy call
At 3 a.m. on Easter Sunday, the sound of pulsating music and a DJ over a loudspeaker belting out directions to “juck, juck and pooch back” charged the usual early morning quiet. A neighbour later informed me that it had in fact been going on from around 1 a.m. and he realised that he would […]
BHTA: Boost in bookings ahead of T20 World Cup
Hotels are seeing a significant boost in summer bookings, with figures for the month of June reaching 50 per cent capacity ahead of next month’s T20 Cricket World Cup, according to the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA). The association said this signals a strong start to the summer season for the island’s tourism industry. […]