The adventures of two Bajan chefs
In the vibrant culinary landscape of the Caribbean, two chefs are making waves far beyond the shores of their native Barbados. Rashi Cummins and Derio Boyce have embarked on exciting new ventures in Sint Maarten, each bringing their unique talents and experiences to the table. Offering their services in the culturally-rich island, they continue to […]
BAS head says urgent intervention needed for fishing sector
The toll of Hurricane Beryl on the fishing industry appears to have doubled, with over 40 boats now reported lost or damaged, according to the head of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) who has called for urgent government intervention to rebuild the fishing sector. “As we look at the current situation with fisheries in Barbados, […]
GIAB head says boat owners without insurance will need help
Despite Beryl’s impact on the fishing industry, with scores of boats either sunk or damaged, the insurance industry’s chief spokesman does not believe the foreseeable claims will have a major impact on insurance. According to President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados (GIAB) Randy Graham, many boat owners have insurance and will be taken […]
Government mulling legislation against shutdown breaches
The government is considering legislation against breaches of national shutdowns during emergencies or natural disasters, Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams has indicated. He declined to say more than that a law may be required to deal with the issue, but expressed concern about people venturing out before the all-clear was given, including those leaving […]
Endangered pension plans bad news for middle-class
Barbadians in their 50s and older now represent the biggest age grouping in our estimated population of 281 000, and therefore, social planning around this demographic cannot be avoided. Evidence so far suggests that many Barbadians in this age group have made efforts to secure their financial future through personal savings, business investments, and private […]
Schools reopen Thursday – except Wesley Hall Junior
All public primary and secondary schools, with the exception of Wesley Hall Junior School, will reopen tomorrow, the Ministry of Education announced tonight. It said following assessments conducted after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, it was determined that schools were fit to reopen to accept students, teachers and staff. In the case of Wesley Hall […]