23-year-old remanded on murder charge
Murder accused Kaleel Tremaine Shaquon Goodridge was remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Deidre McKenna in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The 23-year-old resident of #66 Hill Side Road, Gall Hill is accused of killing Dominic Yarde on August 29. He will return to court on October 22. Yarde, 27, […]
Police association wants compensation amid ‘increased workloads’
In a crackdown on escalating gun violence, police officers are being ordered to sacrifice one of their off days under a new intensified crime-fighting strategy, prompting the Police Association to call for extra pay, Barbados TODAY has learned. Some officers have voiced concerns about being overworked, stating that the new directive would put them […]
Chastanet urges small business empowerment
Saint Lucia’s Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet has called for urgent action to empower small businesses as key drivers of economic growth in the Caribbean. Speaking at the 10th Annual Leo Leacock Memorial Lecture, the former prime minister emphasised the critical role of government in enabling the success of small enterprises and harnessing their potential […]
Clampdown on school junk food ‘gaining traction’
The government has doubled down on its crackdown on unhealthy food in schools, part of a new nutrition policy aimed at tackling the island’s alarming youth obesity rates, in the face of resistance from some grown-ups. But after initial resistance from parents and vendors, the Barbados School Nutrition Policy, introduced in 2023, is gaining […]
PM signs declaration calling for concrete action to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is among the world leaders who have signed on to the political declaration to raise national and global attention to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a leading cause of death worldwide. Leaders are seeking to identify gaps and invest in sustainable solutions to strengthen and accelerate multi-sectoral progress at all levels, […]
FSC seeks to join Light & Power rate case
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has applied to the High Court for permission to intervene in the ongoing rate appeal between the Barbados Light and Power Company Limited (BLPC) and the Fair Trading Commission (FTC), seeking to provide submissions on issues related to jurisdiction and self-insurance. The hearing of Light and Power’s appeal against the […]
Rising food costs pose a risk to social, economic stability
When electors say it is the “pocketbook” issues that move them the most when deciding who should have their vote, believe them. The high cost of living is a concern that appears to be overriding most citizens’ unease about other issues. As the United States of America (USA) presidential election draws closer, the Democratic […]
CDB official highlights threats to survival of small businesses
Small businesses in the Caribbean are vital for driving economic growth and innovation, but they face significant challenges that threaten their potential, according to Therese Turner-Jones, acting vice president of operations at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Speaking during the Regional Colloquium on Wednesday as part of Small Business Week 2024, she noted the importance […]
New pharmacy system to be implemented in days
As the Barbados Drug Service (BDS) rolls out its new pharmacy management system from September 30 to October 28, pharmacies operating under the BDS, and the Psychiatric Hospital Pharmacy, will have scheduled closures. Frederick ‘Freddie’ Miller Polyclinic Pharmacy closes on September 27 and reopens for the new system’s implementation on September 30; the Edgar […]
Professor Robinson tells small businesses: Use of AI not cheating
Small businesses must overcome the stigma associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly if they want to unlock greater productivity and growth, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Five Islands Campus of the University of the West Indies, Professor Justin Robinson has declared. Speaking at the Regional Colloquium during Small Business […]