Regional Police Officers and Soldiers arrive in Barbados to assist with Men’s T20 World Cup Final
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) would like to inform the media and the general public, that The Barbados Police Service in collaboration with the Barbados Defence Force, have welcomed to Barbados, a contingent of sixty (60) Police Officers and Soldiers from within the Regional Security System. They arrived on the island to support the country’s […]
A Broad Street Mall can survive after World Cup
In anticipation of an influx of visitors to the island for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, a number of organisations in the small business ecosystem collaborated to provide opportunities for their clients and members to promote their product offerings in a grand open-door exhibition. An initiative of the Barbados Trust Fund Ltd., and FundAccess, […]
Airport runway closed after private plane has problems landing
Flights into Barbados are being diverted, and departures have been delayed after a private aircraft encountered difficulties while landing at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) this morning. At approximately 10:40 a.m., a private aircraft with registration number N42821 experienced a landing gear malfunction upon arrival at the airport. The aircraft was inbound from Saint […]
NGO helping Gov’t reduce plastic waste
The Barbados government, in collaboration with United Kingdom-based NGO Common Seas, has launched a plan aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste on the island. Speaking to the media at the launch of the National Action Plan to End Plastic Pollution, Waste Management Coordinator in the Project Management Unit at the Ministry of Environment, […]
New opportunities for nurses with signing of MOU
Thirty registered Barbadian nurses will have the opportunity to pursue the Nurse Practitioner Programme at Chamberlain University – the largest school of nursing in the United States – following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday. The MOU was signed at the Ministry of Health and Wellness by Permanent Secretary Wayne Marshall; […]
South Africa book T20 World Cup finals ticket with emphatic win over Afghanistan
A belligerent bowling performance and calm from the top-order secured South Africa’s first ticket for an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, defeating Afghanistan in the first semi-final in Trinidad on Wednesday. Bowling Afghanistan out for just 56, South Africa hit their straps early by claiming eight wickets inside the first 10 overs of the innings. […]
Global participation for Garfield Sobers schools cricket tournament
Players from as far as Australia will be among competitors in Barbados for the annual Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Tournament which bowls off next Monday. Tournament director Winston Carter revealed at a media launch on Wednesday, at the offices of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) – a key partner in this the 34th […]
Sir Lloyd deserving of National Hero title
Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford transitioned from this life on June 26, 2023.One year after his death, the Democratic Labour Party pays tribute to a man who was a selfless nation builder and a true national hero. Among the legacy of Sir Lloyd is his steady, dogged commitment to the Structural Adjustment Programme which this country […]
CJ opens door for settlement of DLP dispute out of court
Chief Justice Leslie Haynes has urged the two rival factions in the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) to consider talks out of court to resolve the party’s leadership issues. That indication came on Wednesday from attorney-at-law Shamar Bovell, who is representing a veteran DLP member who last month challenged the suspensions of President Dr Ronnie Yearwood […]
BCC, US university launch second cycle of bachelor’s programme
Another 60 Barbadian students will get to study with the prestigious Delaware State University (DSU) through its ongoing partnership with the Barbados Community College (BCC). The programme is preparing to take in its second cohort of students this August. Successful applicants will be able to earn a DSU-accredited bachelor’s degree in either Mathematics or Agricultural […]