Most hoteliers blanking tourism fund – BHTA
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) says the majority of hotels are not contributing to a crucial tourism fund, despite it being a requirement of membership. Speaking at the association’s third quarterly general meeting at Stade’s Rum Visitors Centre in Brighton on Friday, BHTA Chairman Javon Griffith revealed that participation in the fund, established […]
Over $1M in back-to-school aid – Minister Humphrey
The Welfare Department has spent more than $1 million on back-to-school support this year, according to Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey who rubbished social media claims that the department is failing to assist citizens. “There has been a video circulating in which the accusation is made that the Welfare Department […]
Transportation is a public good; it cannot be left to the market
The enjoyment of relatively smooth travel on our roads will come to an end next week when the long summer holiday for school children comes to an end. The mad rush of parents trying to get their children to school on time, as they jostle with other workers and road users seeking to make their […]
Jamaican woman handed over to immigration after admitting to online crime
A Jamaican woman who failed to regularise her status when her six-month stay expired in 2021 was on Friday handed over to Immigration authorities after being reprimanded and discharged for a crime committed under the Computer Misuse Act. Lenice Abigail Townsend, 29, who resided at 2nd Avenue Goodland, St Michael, first appeared before Magistrate […]
Trio remanded to Dodds
Three young men were remanded to Dodds prison earlier this week on their first appearance before the court on gun and violent disorder charges. Tyrese Leroy Farrell and Tyrell Laford Farrell , both 21, of Ealing Park South, Christ Church, and Shem Ramond Padmore of Enterprise ‘A’, Carter’s Gap, Christ Church appeared before Oistins […]
Pioneer women’s advocate, politician celebrated for a life of public service
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Abundant Life Assembly on Friday to pay their final respects to Dame Maizie Barker-Welch, the prominent political figure and women’s rights advocate who died on August 28 at the age of 96. Family, friends, political leaders, and notable figures from across the island reflected on the veteran public […]