Justice system lags behind modern standards – Professor Devonish
Management and organisational behaviour expert Professor Dwayne Devonish has criticised the justice system for failing to keep pace with modern society. He made the remarks on Monday in a keynote speech to a conference organised by the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole, held at the Sagicor School of Business and Management at the […]
Heads object to ‘chattel-like’ treatment by education ministry
The Association of Public Primary School Principals (APPSP) on Monday lambasted the Ministry of Education, claiming principals are being treated like “chattel” and subjected to indignity. In an interview with Barbados TODAY, APPSP president Olwin Walker expressed a range of concerns, including sudden reassignments, exclusion from job interviews, and delays in salary payments. She contended […]
James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93
You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso profundo, conveying instant dignity or menace, was Jones’ signature instrument. It brought power to all his stage and movie roles, most indelibly as Darth Vader in “Star Wars,” Mufasa in “The Lion King” and as the voice of CNN. That remarkable […]
Govt introduces ‘comprehensive’ PSV regulations
Government has introduced sweeping new regulations aimed at reforming the public service vehicle (PSV) sector, with a primary focus on improving road safety, curbing reckless driving, and fostering professionalism among operators. One key provision is mandatory training and certification for PSV drivers and conductors, which will come into effect in October. Acting Prime Minister Santia […]
Education fallout from COVID showing up
While Barbadians were rightly concerned with loss of employment, reviving the devastated tourism sector and ensuring Barbadians survived the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that the country may have taken its collective eyes off the ball when it came to the impact of the pandemic on the education of our children. The leadership in many […]
Vector Control Unit tackling breeding sites in St Michael, Christ Church
Mosquito breeding sites in St Michael and Christ Church are being targeted by the Vector Control Unit this week. The team will concentrate its efforts in St Michael for the first three days of the week. They began in Hindsbury Road, Tudor Bridge, Dr Kerr Land, Mottley Land, Prescod Bottom, Brathwaite Road, Progressive Road, […]