Thorne: DLP remains committed to Barbados
The Leader of the Opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Ralph Thorne, has addressed concerns about internal frictions within the party, affirming its unwavering commitment to the people of Barbados. Speaking at a news conference at his Hinks Street office on Thursday, Thorne said the DLP’s primary focus remains on serving the nation and tackling pressing […]
All set for Junior Monarch competitors to vie for spot in finals
The Graduation Tent at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus will come alive this weekend with a showdown of calypso and soca as semifinalists in the Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition take to the stage. Twenty-six talented calypsonians and soca artistes, between the ages of 9 and 18, will be battling for a […]
Athanaze, Da Silva warm up with unbeaten 50
Alick Athanaze and Joshua Da Silva warmed up for higher-intensity battles in the coming weeks with unbeaten half-centuries that were the highlights for West Indies, before the opening match on their Tour of England against the First Class Counties Select XI ended in a draw on Friday. Athanaze was not out on 66 and Da […]
Canadian archdiocese to pay $104M to sex abuse victims
The Catholic Church is to pay 104 million Canadian dollars ($76 million) to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse from eastern Canada, according to a statement released Friday. In 2020 the Archdiocese of St John was found liable for one of Canada’s largest child sex abuse scandals, at Mount Cashel Orphanage, a now-defunct boy’s orphanage […]
Serious Organised Crime Unit coming amid violence surge
The government has unveiled plans to establish a Serious Organised Crime Unit within the police service as the country grapples with a wave of violent crime. Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced the initiative at a press briefing on Friday, describing it as a key recommendation from the Independent International Police Assistance Service (IPAS). The new […]
BL&P: Power restored to all customers affected by hurricane
The Barbados Light & Power Company reported Friday that it has successfully restored supply to all customers affected by the passage of Hurricane Beryl earlier this week. Director of Operations Johann Greaves said crews deployed over the past four days had demonstrated unwavering dedication and worked hard to ensure customers had power again. When the […]
Poultry farmers face cash crunch as stores slash prices
Poultry farmers are grappling with financial pressures as some supermarkets and poultry wholesalers employ unfair pricing strategies, Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) Chief Executive Officer James Paul has charged. He has claimed that farmers are being forced to drastically lower their prices to certain buyers, but consumers are not benefiting from these reductions. “We have a […]
Barbados gets three nominations in World Culinary Awards
Barbados has been nominated in several categories of the prestigious World Culinary Awards, solidifying the island’s status as the premier culinary destination in the Caribbean. This year, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival has again been nominated in the category of the Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival – an accolade which the festival previously copped during […]
Biggest calypso hits for Crop Over Opening Gala
Calypso and soca lovers are in for an epic display of the most iconic hits produced by local artistes over the past 50 years, when the Digicel Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes & 50th Anniversary Calypso Tent is staged in The City on Saturday. Independence Square will be the location for the 50th Anniversary […]
Memorable T20 World Cup final
Fortunes fluctuated before India captured the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup with a seven-run win over South Africa. The Final at Kensington Oval last Saturday was indeed memorable. Yet, one must feel sorry for South Africa. An inability to win vital matches has earned the Proteas the nickname ‘chokers’. And say what you like, they […]